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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. Slocum docked in which port?
(a) Victoria.
(b) Auckland.
(c) Capetown.
(d) Sydney.

2. How long did Slocum stay in that particular port?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 2 weeks.

3. Slocum discusses his trip to which island named after a day of the week?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Tuesday.

4. What item was named after Slocum?
(a) Port.
(b) Ship.
(c) Star.
(d) Flower.

5. Slocum came across a shipwreck which he believed to be caused by which of the following:
(a) Ice.
(b) Inability.
(c) Torn hull.
(d) Changing currents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of bird greeted Slocum as he approached Keeling Cocos?

2. Which of the following is not one of the islands described by Slocum at this part in the journey?

3. What type of crew member did Slocum get just before sailing onward?

4. All visitors to _____ are required to be examined by a doctor.

5. What is the "Pilot of Keeling Cocos?"

Short Essay Questions

1. In chapter 12, the author talks about spending a lot of time in various ports. Discuss the stops and how they relate to Slocum's long stretches of time spent on the sea.

2. Who is Mr. Myles? What about the man made Slocum uneasy?

3. Explain Slocum's experience with a botanist. What was special about the interaction?

4. Where did the Spray land in South Africa? Who did Slocum meet there?

5. What was the common procedure when a ship arrived on Mauritius?

6. Slocum details his arrival in Port Denison. Explain the port and its surrounding area.

7. Examine Slocum's first interaction with the children of the island.

8. Slocum recorded many unusual incidents along the way including the "rain of blood." What is the "rain of blood" and where is it found?

9. While on Samoa, Slocum played host to a number of people. List at least one of the instances.

10. How does capitalism become involved in the story?

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