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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. Which of the following began to become an issue for Slocum?
(a) Fever.
(b) Loneliness.
(c) Cold.
(d) Leg cramps.

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

3. In what year did Slocum buy the boat from the captain?
(a) 1888.
(b) 1879.
(c) 1892.
(d) 1882.

4. On the first leg of the trip, Slocum sailed from Boston to which of the following locations?
(a) Liverpool.
(b) Gibraltar.
(c) Cape Horn.
(d) Sydney.

5. What was the name of Slocum's old adversary?
(a) De Mello.
(b) Van Pelt.
(c) Van Sant.
(d) Defoe.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving the Channel, Slocum was on course as he traveled through which Strait?

2. On what date did Slocum leave Port Tamar?

3. What word does Slocum use to describe Fuego?

4. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum guided the Spray to which location?

5. Slocum recalls receiving a warm welcome when he arrived at which location?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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