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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 was able to right his course once again and was pleased to log approximately ___ miles per day.
(a) 30.
(b) 25.
(c) 40.
(d) 20.

2. What previous trick had Slocum used to confuse Black Pedro?
(a) Changing clothes.
(b) Welcoming him aboard.
(c) Switching directions.
(d) Firing into the water.

3. What is the capital of the province where the Slocums lived?
(a) Quebec.
(b) Ottawa.
(c) Montreal.
(d) Halifax.

4. In what year was Slocum born?
(a) 1844.
(b) 1861.
(c) 1829.
(d) 1850.

5. After leaving the Channel, Slocum was on course as he traveled through which Strait?
(a) Magellan.
(b) Bering.
(c) Black.
(d) Bombay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the captain who made Slocum an offer he couldn't refuse?

2. What item did savages steal from Slocum?

3. What is a williwaw?

4. Once again Slocum was chased by savages. This time they were on the water in ___ canoes.

5. Which of the following began to become an issue for Slocum?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the Slocum's ongoing relationship with the British.

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

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

5. How did Slocum's fortune change as the Spray approached Cape Horn?

6. Who is Ebenezer Pierce? How did the man affect Slocum's future?

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

8. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.

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

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

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