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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. Which of the following is the religious figure mentioned in the text?
(a) Monsignor.
(b) Bishop.
(c) Pastor.
(d) Abbe.

2. Slocum says that he had _____ to keep him company.
(a) Dolphins.
(b) Coral reefs.
(c) Bible.
(d) Birds.

3. What treat did Slocum share with the island children?
(a) Sourballs.
(b) Gum.
(c) Cake.
(d) Blackberry jam.

4. At first the children thought the treat was:
(a) Coal tar.
(b) A strange rock.
(c) Building material.
(d) Whale blubber.

5. What type of bird greeted Slocum as he approached Keeling Cocos?
(a) Finch.
(b) Sparrow.
(c) Tern.
(d) Lark.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of islands was next on Slocum's route?

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

3. The celebration was planned in whose honor?

4. Which of the following occupations does not apply to Slocum's new admirer?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does capitalism become involved in the story?

5. How did the people of Mauritius celebrate the arrival of Slocum and the Spray?

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

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

8. Examine Slocum's first interaction with the children of the island.

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

10. 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.

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