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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective is used to describe Slocum's friend the captain?
(a) Scattered.
(b) Doddering.
(c) Crotchety.
(d) Seasoned.

2. Slocum's issues with thieves continued. The author points out an attack with a _____ arrow.
(a) Poison-tipped.
(b) Snipe.
(c) Fuegian.
(d) Brazilian.

3. What was the name of Slocum's old adversary?
(a) Van Pelt.
(b) Defoe.
(c) Van Sant.
(d) De Mello.

4. What was the name of the captain who made Slocum an offer he couldn't refuse?
(a) Cook.
(b) Handel.
(c) Pierce.
(d) Everly.

5. Slocum was pleased when he was able to visit with the crew of which passing ship?
(a) Northern Light.
(b) Destroyer.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Windswept.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date did the Spray leave Buenos Aires?

2. On the first leg of the trip, Slocum sailed from Boston to which of the following locations?

3. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum guided the Spray to which location?

4. On what date did Slocum leave Port Tamar?

5. What was the name of the capital?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Slocum's trip to Juan Fernandez.

2. What is Joshua Slocum's relationship with his father? How is John Slocum described?

3. What was the reaction of the townspeople when Slocum agreed to the deal?

4. Although the townspeople were amused by Slocum's ambitions, the author saw a different side of the boat. What plans did Slocum have for the Spray?

5. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum encountered more issues with the weather. Explain the issues and Slocum's decision on how to move forward.

6. Discuss some of the issues encountered by Slocum after leaving Buenos Aires.

7. Many people were concerned about Slocum's inexperience on the open sea. Explain the point of view of the people and Slocum's attitude.

8. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.

9. Discuss Slocum's interaction with the crew of the Colombia.

10. Name at least one of the options being considered by Slocum while he was in Boston.

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