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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. Where was Slocum when he encountered another captain?
(a) Cape May.
(b) Cape Forward.
(c) Cape Cod.
(d) Cape Horn.

2. What was the name of the boat purchased from the captain?
(a) Aurora Borealis.
(b) Spray.
(c) Seawitch.
(d) Northern Light.

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

4. What was the name of the bay that was located nearby?
(a) Worley.
(b) Fundy.
(c) Prince Edward.
(d) Victoria.

5. Just outside of Port Angosto, Slocum was greeted by which of the following:
(a) Dolphins.
(b) Island women.
(c) Snow.
(d) Hail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the first boat co-owned by Slocum?

2. Slocum says his father could make anything as long as he had which of the following:

3. What is a williwaw?

4. What word does Slocum use to describe the boat's pace at this point?

5. Slocum referred to which famous Pilgrim?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Slocum's trip to Juan Fernandez.

2. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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