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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 came across a shipwreck which he believed to be caused by which of the following:
(a) Inability.
(b) Torn hull.
(c) Ice.
(d) Changing currents.

2. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?
(a) Hoa Lu.
(b) Kempegowda.
(c) Tamatoa.
(d) Malietoa.

3. How long had it been since the king had lived up to his title?
(a) 75 years.
(b) 100 years.
(c) 50 years.
(d) 25 years.

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

5. How many wise men approached Slocum hoping to learn that the world was really flat?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum was bound to stay on the island as the only _____ representative.

2. Slocum managed to make money off of which sea creature?

3. The people of the island were pleased to see the Spray and in her honor built a ____.

4. Slocum talks about the unusual "rain of ____."

5. Many times visitors were required to be ______ for a time.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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