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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. What group of islands did Slocum reach in July?

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

3. In what year did Slocum leave for his trip around the world?

4. What is the name of the ship Slocum passed early on in the voyage?

5. What color are the hills of the next island approached by the Spray?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the events encountered by Slocum immediately after departing from Brazil.

2. Describe Slocum's meeting with Capt. Howard and the subsequent trip to Buenos Aires.

3. What was the reaction of the townspeople when Slocum agreed to the deal?

4. Describe some of Slocum's earlier voyages. Which boat was used for this new pastime?

5. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.

6. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum encountered more issues with the weather. Explain the issues and Slocum's decision on how to move forward.

7. How did Slocum's fortune change as the Spray approached Cape Horn?

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

9. Discuss Slocum's interaction with the crew of the Colombia.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Examine the navigational tools used in Slocum's time. Compare and contrast them to tools used 100 years before and 100 years after. What were the most significant improvements? What instruments did not change? What instruments are still in use today?

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