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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. How long had the boat been sitting in the captain's yard?

2. Which of the following is not an adjective used by Slocum to describe his people?

3. Eventually, Slocum managed to right his course and navigate through which Channel?

4. What group of Indians chased the Spray in the Bay?

5. What type of tree was prevalent around the Slocum house?

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

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

4. Discuss some of the issues encountered by Slocum after leaving Buenos Aires.

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

6. 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?

7. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

On several occasions Slocum was faced with people who harbored age old beliefs and superstitions. Choose at least three incidents, explain the belief or superstition, and how it was handled by Slocum. Did Slocum attempt to educate the people or allow them to believe what they wanted to believe in order to keep the peace or save face? Which is the most commonly held misconception? How could Slocum convince the people of the truth?

Essay Topic 2

Write a short story about traveling alone around the world. You may choose any time person or manner of transportation. Include as many details as possible including the reason for the journey, the process, the voyage, and the outcome.

Essay Topic 3

Slocum had a difficult time deciding what to do with his life. Examine Slocum's quest. How did the author end up in Boston? What was Slocum doing at the time? Was Slocum working at a regular job? What did he do in Boston? Who did Slocum meet while he was in the city? What prompted him to look for a boat? Who sold the boat? What kind of omen(s) did Slocum relate to his new purchase? Explain.

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