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

2. The king was often referred to as the King of ______.
(a) Sharks.
(b) Peace.
(c) Cannibals.
(d) The Great Spirit.

3. Which ocean was Slocum prepared to traverse at this point?
(a) Atlantic.
(b) Arctic.
(c) Pacific.
(d) Indian.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The celebration was planned in whose honor?

2. What gift did Slocum receive from Foy?

3. Slocum also taught the islanders about which of the following:

4. What was the fattest animal on the island?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Aside from the King, Slocum met other people from royal families. Discuss the meeting with Mr. A. Young.

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