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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 was thrilled to know that he was in the same area that had been inhabited by which of the following?
(a) Robinson Crusoe.
(b) Swiss Family Robinson.
(c) Dr. Livingston.
(d) The Howells.

2. Who accompanied Slocum on this part of the voyage?
(a) Black.
(b) Young.
(c) Morton.
(d) Foy.

3. At which port did Slocum receive a warm welcome and special visit?
(a) Johannesburg.
(b) Cordelia.
(c) Apia.
(d) Horta.

4. What was the fattest animal on the island?
(a) Dog.
(b) Cat.
(c) Pig.
(d) Goat.

5. How did Slocum feel when he was introduced by the admirer?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Angry.
(d) Proud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the title of Foy?

2. While on Keeling Cocos, Slocum took the time to do what to the Spray?

3. Slocum discusses his trip to which island named after a day of the week?

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

5. Slocum left the island and prepared to sail to which country?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does capitalism become involved in the story?

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

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

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

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

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