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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 name of the king's daughter?
(a) Philippina.
(b) Manuela.
(c) Faamu-Sami.
(d) Tara-Vina.

2. All visitors to _____ are required to be examined by a doctor.
(a) Java.
(b) St. Thomas.
(c) Mauritius.
(d) Tarawa.

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

4. How long did Slocum stay at St. Kilda?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 5 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 2 months.

5. Who was the man who waxed poetic about Slocum's journey?
(a) Cook.
(b) Myles.
(c) Davidson.
(d) Douglas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What gift did Slocum receive from Foy?

3. How did Slocum feel when he was introduced by the admirer?

4. Slocum was thrilled to know that he was in the same area that had been inhabited by which of the following?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does capitalism become involved in the story?

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

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

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

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

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