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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 color are the hills of the next island approached by the Spray?
(a) Green.
(b) White.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.
2. The man was which type of captain?
(a) Whaling.
(b) Navy.
(c) Football.
(d) Coast Guard.
3. What was the name of the boat that wrecked shortly before Slocum's arrival?
(a) Roman.
(b) Venetian.
(c) Parisian.
(d) Grecian.
4. What is the capital of the province where the Slocums lived?
(a) Quebec.
(b) Ottawa.
(c) Halifax.
(d) Montreal.
5. In what year did Slocum buy the boat from the captain?
(a) 1888.
(b) 1892.
(c) 1879.
(d) 1882.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the name of the province where Slocum was born?
2. Eventually, Slocum managed to right his course and navigate through which Channel?
3. Slocum says his father could make anything as long as he had which of the following:
4. What type of wood did Slocum use to repair the Spray?
5. Slocum details his experiences with a civilized little _____.
Short Essay Questions
1. Slocum talks about an omen that confirmed his ambitions for the Spray. What was the omen?
2. How does Joshua Slocum describe the people of Nova Scotia?
3. Discuss the events encountered by Slocum immediately after departing from Brazil.
4. Describe some of Slocum's earlier voyages. Which boat was used for this new pastime?
5. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.
6. What is Joshua Slocum's relationship with his father? How is John Slocum described?
7. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum encountered more issues with the weather. Explain the issues and Slocum's decision on how to move forward.
8. Explain at least one meeting with members of the British Navy.
9. Many people were concerned about Slocum's inexperience on the open sea. Explain the point of view of the people and Slocum's attitude.
10. Detail Slocum's first encounter with thieves and bandits. Discuss how the author outwitted a pirate.
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