Sailing Alone Around the World Test | Final Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Sailing Alone Around the World Test | Final Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 Queen on Thursday Island was celebrating her 22nd ____ Jubilee.
(a) Pearl.
(b) Diamond.
(c) Gold.
(d) Silver.

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

3. According to a quote on page 221, Slocum refers to the islanders as being as _______ as possible.
(a) Beatific.
(b) Charming.
(c) Sinless.
(d) Loathesome.

4. Slocum had a difficult time adapting to the customs of which island?
(a) Guam.
(b) Marquesas.
(c) Peleliu.
(d) Samoa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many head teachers were greeted by Slocum?

2. While Slocum was in the port, he had the opportunity to meet Mr. A. _____, father of the late princess of Manua.

3. The item built by the islanders was placed in which location?

4. What common item was the real cause of the rain?

5. Which of the following is the religious figure mentioned in the text?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What was Slocum's opinion of Samoa? How did Slocum attempt to repay kindnesses?

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

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