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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 group of islands was next on Slocum's route?
(a) Mariana.
(b) Canary.
(c) Keys.
(d) Marquesas.

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

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

4. While Slocum was in the port, he had the opportunity to meet Mr. A. _____, father of the late princess of Manua.
(a) Young.
(b) Jacks.
(c) Burt.
(d) Brown.

5. What is the "Pilot of Keeling Cocos?"
(a) Bird.
(b) Lighthouse.
(c) Cove.
(d) Reef.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who attempted to calm the people about Slocum's presence?

2. The celebration was planned in whose honor?

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

4. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?

5. Slocum says that he had _____ to keep him company.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the most fascinating thing about the island in Slocum's eyes?

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

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

5. Discuss Slocum's arrival on the Keeling Cocos Islands. What was Slocum's first sign that he was getting close?

6. 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.

7. Discuss Slocum's stay on Thursday Island. Why was Slocum's presence so important?

8. Slocum received a pleasant surprise after he landed in Apia. What was the surprise?

9. Describe at least one incident in which money was given to support Slocum's journey.

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

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