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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 word did Slocum use to describe Keeling Cocos?
(a) Impoverished.
(b) Paradise.
(c) Blissful.
(d) Wretched.

2. The people of the island were pleased to see the Spray and in her honor built a ____.
(a) Dock.
(b) Dais.
(c) Bandstand.
(d) Replica.

3. What was the name of the nearby town?
(a) Perth.
(b) Bowen.
(c) Bombay.
(d) Lancaster.

4. What was the first name of the late princess?
(a) Beatrix.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Susan.
(d) Anne.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum was surprised to receive a ____ pound note from a woman who felt sympathy for the sailor.

2. What treat did Slocum share with the island children?

3. The man routinely preached about ______.

4. What item was named after Slocum?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Slocum's opinion of the area?

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

3. What was Slocum's final comment on the islands?

4. How does capitalism become involved in the story?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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