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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Slocum's grandfather work?

2. What was the name of the man who led the pirates?

3. What location was Slocum approaching when he just missed a shipwreck?

4. What was the name of the boat purchased from the captain?

5. What is the name of Joshua Slocum's sister?

Short Essay Questions

1. Name at least one of the options being considered by Slocum while he was in Boston.

2. Who is Ebenezer Pierce? How did the man affect Slocum's future?

3. Discuss the Slocum's ongoing relationship with the British.

4. Chapter 1 begins with Slocum in Nova Scotia. How is the Canadian province described?

5. Loneliness and boredom became issues for Slocum. Detail at least one or two things Slocum did in order to relieve these things.

6. Explain at least one meeting with members of the British Navy.

7. Detail Slocum's first encounter with thieves and bandits. Discuss how the author outwitted a pirate.

8. What is Joshua Slocum's relationship with his father? How is John Slocum described?

9. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.

10. Slocum talks about an omen that confirmed his ambitions for the Spray. What was the omen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joshua Slocum spent three years traveling around the world alone. Write an essay about being out to sea for three years. What did Slocum miss? Were there any major world events during the time Slocum was gone? Explain. Was Slocum able to receive any type of news while he was at sea? What events may have happened in Slocum's personal life during the three years? What changed the most during Slocum's absence? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Slocum claims that sailing is in his blood. The man had a great deal of experience before buying the Spray. Write an essay about Slocum's experience at sea. What job positions were held by Slocum? Which, if any, prepared him to take his journey around the world? Do you think Slocum was prepared to make the trip? Was Slocum experienced enough to take the trip alone? Was it difficult for Slocum to make the trip alone in regards to tending to the boat? Was the feat brave or careless? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Slocum had to be very conscientious when it came to supplies for the ship. Create a list of supplies for the journey. Include the use of each item and how long it would last. Examine Slocum's plan for obtaining more supplies. Where did Slocum obtain more supplies? What if Slocum ran out of supplies while out at sea? What supplies were most vital? How did Slocum know where to get supplies and how much they would cost? Explain.

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