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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. Which of the following began to become an issue for Slocum?

3. On what date did the Spray leave Buenos Aires?

4. What adjective best describes the Brits' attitude toward Slocum?

5. What gift did the captain present to Slocum?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Joshua Slocum describe the people of Nova Scotia?

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

8. Discuss Slocum's trip to Juan Fernandez.

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

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 was born in Nova Scotia. Examine Slocum's early life and the lives of his ancestors. What was appealing about the Bay of Fundy? What made the family choose that particular locale in Nova Scotia? What about the geography appealed to Slocum? Share some of the activities in which Slocum took part that involved the ocean and/or the Bay of Fundy. Include any other pertinent and related details to Slocum's life in Nova Scotia.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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