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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. The town would eventually become known as the site of a ______.
(a) Mining town.
(b) Health resort.
(c) Shipyard.
(d) Tourist trap.

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

3. On what date did the Spray reach Port Denison?
(a) May 26.
(b) July 27.
(c) October 3.
(d) March 16.

4. How many head teachers were greeted by Slocum?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

5. What type of crew member did Slocum get just before sailing onward?
(a) Ensign.
(b) First Mate.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Navigator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interviewed Slocum when he reached South Africa?

2. What was the name of the nearby town?

3. What was the name of the residence of that particular guest?

4. What was the first name of the late princess?

5. What type of bird greeted Slocum as he approached Keeling Cocos?

Short Essay Questions

1. Slocum recorded many unusual incidents along the way including the "rain of blood." What is the "rain of blood" and where is it found?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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