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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 word does Slocum use to describe Fuego?

2. What was the name of Slocum's old adversary?

3. Slocum would eventually follow the route of which famous explorer?

4. The crew gave Slocum a gift of milk and ______.

5. In what year was Slocum born?

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.

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

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

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

5. Although the townspeople were amused by Slocum's ambitions, the author saw a different side of the boat. What plans did Slocum have for the Spray?

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

7. Explain the dilemma faced by Slocum when his boat was wrecked.

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

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

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

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 made quite an impression on the islanders when he arrived in the Spray. Discuss the islanders and how they reacted toward Slocum. What was the biggest surprise on behalf of the islanders? What was the general opinion of the islanders? Choose three ports in which Slocum was greeted by islanders. Explain each group's culture, location, reaction to Slocum and his journey. Also discuss Slocum's length of stay with each and activities while he was on the island.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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