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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 managed to make money off of which sea creature?
(a) Tuna.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Whales.

2. Slocum was surprised to receive a ____ pound note from a woman who felt sympathy for the sailor.
(a) 1.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

3. The Queen on Thursday Island was celebrating her 22nd ____ Jubilee.
(a) Gold.
(b) Diamond.
(c) Pearl.
(d) Silver.

4. How long did it take to reach the next port?
(a) 21 days.
(b) 43 days.
(c) 36 hours.
(d) 5 weeks.

5. Slocum was bound to stay on the island as the only _____ representative.
(a) Seafaring.
(b) Male.
(c) Adventuresome.
(d) American.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Slocum feel when he was introduced by the admirer?

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

3. The trip would take Slocum to which famous island?

4. What gift did Slocum receive from Foy?

5. Which legendary captain is the topic of a lecture delivered by Slocum?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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