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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 best describes the Brits' attitude toward Slocum?
(a) Rude.
(b) Cold.
(c) Cordial.
(d) Exhuberant.

2. What was the name of the capital?
(a) Ibiza.
(b) Guadalajara.
(c) Lajes.
(d) Horta.

3. On what date did Slocum leave Port Tamar?
(a) July 4.
(b) April 16.
(c) March 3.
(d) February 23.

4. In what city did the captain live?
(a) Annapolis.
(b) Richmond.
(c) Kennebunc.
(d) Fairhaven.

5. What type of tree was prevalent around the Slocum house?
(a) Maple.
(b) Pine.
(c) Spruce.
(d) Cherry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum was able to right his course once again and was pleased to log approximately ___ miles per day.

2. Just outside of Port Angosto, Slocum was greeted by which of the following:

3. The crew gave Slocum a gift of milk and ______.

4. What word does Slocum use to describe Fuego?

5. One of the most interesting landmarks described by Slocum at this point was a place known as Dismal ____ Reach.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Joshua Slocum describe the people of Nova Scotia?

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

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

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

8. Detail Slocum's first encounter with thieves and bandits. Discuss how the author outwitted a pirate.

9. Slocum talks about an omen that confirmed his ambitions for the Spray. What was the omen?

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

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