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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. All visitors to _____ are required to be examined by a doctor.
(a) St. Thomas.
(b) Java.
(c) Tarawa.
(d) Mauritius.

2. According to a quote on page 221, Slocum refers to the islanders as being as _______ as possible.
(a) Beatific.
(b) Loathesome.
(c) Charming.
(d) Sinless.

3. How many wise men approached Slocum hoping to learn that the world was really flat?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

4. What gift did Slocum receive from Foy?
(a) Sextant.
(b) Food supplies.
(c) Sails.
(d) Coins.

5. After leaving the island, Slocum directed the Spray to which area?
(a) West Indies.
(b) Northern Star.
(c) Southern Cross.
(d) East Asia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum was thrilled to know that he was in the same area that had been inhabited by which of the following?

2. The town would eventually become known as the site of a ______.

3. The Queen on Thursday Island was celebrating her 22nd ____ Jubilee.

4. Slocum came across a shipwreck which he believed to be caused by which of the following:

5. At which port did Slocum receive a warm welcome and special visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the people of Mauritius celebrate the arrival of Slocum and the Spray?

2. What story does Slocum tell about introducing the islanders to donuts?

3. What was Slocum's opinion of Samoa? How did Slocum attempt to repay kindnesses?

4. How does capitalism become involved in the story?

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

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

7. The Spray's next port was on the island of Rodriguez. Explain the expectation of Slocum's arrival.

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

9. Who is King Malietoa? What is unusual about the King? Why did Slocum offer payment to the King?

10. What did Slocum do while out on the ocean for such long stretches of time?

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