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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item was named after Slocum?
(a) Star.
(b) Port.
(c) Ship.
(d) Flower.

2. At first the children thought the treat was:
(a) Whale blubber.
(b) A strange rock.
(c) Coal tar.
(d) Building material.

3. At which port did Slocum receive a warm welcome and special visit?
(a) Apia.
(b) Cordelia.
(c) Johannesburg.
(d) Horta.

4. What word did Slocum use to describe Keeling Cocos?
(a) Blissful.
(b) Wretched.
(c) Paradise.
(d) Impoverished.

5. How many wise men approached Slocum hoping to learn that the world was really flat?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

6. Slocum managed to make money off of which sea creature?
(a) Whales.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Tuna.

7. What treat did Slocum share with the island children?
(a) Blackberry jam.
(b) Gum.
(c) Cake.
(d) Sourballs.

8. What type of boats were mentioned by Slocum at this point?
(a) Gunboats.
(b) Aircraft carriers.
(c) Cruise ships.
(d) Yachts.

9. Slocum says that he had _____ to keep him company.
(a) Dolphins.
(b) Coral reefs.
(c) Bible.
(d) Birds.

10. What gift did the islanders give to Slocum?
(a) Potbellied pig.
(b) Loom.
(c) Antique coins.
(d) Rain coat.

11. Which of the following is the religious figure mentioned in the text?
(a) Pastor.
(b) Monsignor.
(c) Abbe.
(d) Bishop.

12. How did Slocum feel when he was introduced by the admirer?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Proud.
(c) Angry.
(d) Foolish.

13. How long did Slocum stay at St. Kilda?
(a) 2 months.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 5 weeks.

14. Who attempted to calm the people about Slocum's presence?
(a) King.
(b) Governor.
(c) Harbor Master.
(d) Commissioner.

15. Slocum was asked to pay respects from the king to which publication?
(a) Life.
(b) Island Traveler.
(c) Atlantic Monthly.
(d) Missionary Review.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?

2. Slocum also taught the islanders about which of the following:

3. What type of celebration did Slocum attend?

4. In which part of Australia is Port Denison located?

5. Which legendary captain is the topic of a lecture delivered by Slocum?

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