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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. Once again Slocum was chased by savages. This time they were on the water in ___ canoes.

2. What was the name of the boat that wrecked shortly before Slocum's arrival?

3. Which was not one of Slocum's boats?

4. What gift did the captain present to Slocum?

5. How much would it have cost Slocum to join the union to work at the shipyard?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who greeted Slocum at Snug Bay? What happened?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Discuss Slocum's trip to Juan Fernandez.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At one point in the story Slocum says that the sea is in his blood. What does Slocum mean when he says that the sea is in his blood? What did Slocum's father and grandfather do for a living? Do you believe a profession can be in some way inherited? How old was Slocum when he realized that he was destined to devote himself to the sea? What was the opinion of Slocum's father? Was the family supportive of Slocum's choices? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Slocum was incredibly ambitious. It was especially apparent when he announced that he would sail around the world. Explain the process by which Slocum would achieve his goal. What kind of permission did Slocum have to have in order to traverse international waters? What type of relationship did Slocum have with various dignitaries, heads of state, royalty, and other leaders? How was Slocum's plan received by the government? Also explain the necessary steps Slocum had to take and what documentation was required.

Essay Topic 3

Slocum stayed in many different ports during his journey. Examine Slocum's choice to remain in the ports. Why would Slocum choose to spend so much time in some of the ports? Was it necessary? What might have prompted Slocum to stay if there was no need? Where did Slocum spend the most amount of time? Why? What did Slocum learn while he was at the various ports? How was Slocum received? What was the general opinion of the Spray? Explain.

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