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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. Slocum had always longed to be a:
(a) Photographer.
(b) Master shipbuilder.
(c) Chef.
(d) Painter.

2. The man was which type of captain?
(a) Whaling.
(b) Football.
(c) Coast Guard.
(d) Navy.

3. Slocum also comments on a natural phenomenon known as a:
(a) Gator nose.
(b) Dog ear.
(c) Pig foot.
(d) Cat's paw.

4. One of the most interesting landmarks described by Slocum at this point was a place known as Dismal ____ Reach.
(a) Woman.
(b) Island.
(c) Carcass.
(d) Famine.

5. The crew gave Slocum a gift of milk and ______.
(a) Cheese.
(b) Bread.
(c) Wine.
(d) Beef.

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum recalls receiving a warm welcome when he arrived at which location?

2. Just around this time Slocum has his first real encounter with which of the following:

3. After leaving the Channel, Slocum was on course as he traveled through which Strait?

4. What is a williwaw?

5. Which was not one of Slocum's boats?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Chapter 1 begins with Slocum in Nova Scotia. How is the Canadian province described?

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

4. Loneliness and boredom became issues for Slocum. Detail at least one or two things Slocum did in order to relieve these things.

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

6. Discuss the events encountered by Slocum immediately after departing from Brazil.

7. Discuss Slocum's trip to Juan Fernandez.

8. Explain at least one meeting with members of the British Navy.

9. Explain the dilemma faced by Slocum when his boat was wrecked.

10. Describe Slocum's meeting with Capt. Howard and the subsequent trip to Buenos Aires.

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