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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. Just around this time Slocum has his first real encounter with which of the following:

2. Where was Slocum when he encountered another captain?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Discuss Slocum's trip to Juan Fernandez.

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

8. 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?

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

10. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joshua Slocum was compared to several different famous explorers including Columbus. Choose two famous explorers and compare them to Slocum. What routes did they take? What similarities were there between the men? Which had the most experience? Which was the most successful? Which took the longest voyage? Include details of at least one major undertaking of each explorer.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Slocum to John Cook. Why was it significant that the Spray was located atop Cook's ashes? Why was Cook important in the story? What was Slocum's opinion of Cook?

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