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

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

3. Which of the following is not an adjective used by Slocum to describe his people?
(a) Stubborn.
(b) Hearty.
(c) Strong.
(d) Robust.

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

5. What is the name of the valley visible from the Slocum house?
(a) Chesapeake.
(b) Cape May.
(c) Hudson.
(d) Annapolis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Joshua Slocum's sister?

2. What color are the hills of the next island approached by the Spray?

3. On what date did Slocum leave Port Tamar?

4. What was the name of the bay that was located nearby?

5. What was the name of the captain who went on the trip with Slocum?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who greeted Slocum at Snug Bay? What happened?

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

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

6. 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?

7. Describe some of Slocum's earlier voyages. Which boat was used for this new pastime?

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

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

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

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