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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 is bacalhao?
(a) Fish.
(b) Shoe.
(c) Mast.
(d) Knife.

2. The boat was how many feet in length?
(a) 37.
(b) 43.
(c) 48.
(d) 29.

3. What is a williwaw?
(a) Sail.
(b) Bird.
(c) Wind.
(d) Rain coat.

4. What gift did the captain present to Slocum?
(a) Carpet tacks.
(b) Beer.
(c) Fresh water.
(d) Salted cod.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective best describes the Brits' attitude toward Slocum?

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

3. Which of the following is not an adjective used by Slocum to describe his people?

4. What was the official occupation of John Slocum?

5. What word does Slocum use to describe Fuego?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.

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

4. Discuss Slocum's trip to Juan Fernandez.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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