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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 is the name of the ship Slocum passed early on in the voyage?
2. Slocum was pleased when he was able to visit with the crew of which passing ship?
3. The man was which type of captain?
4. On the first leg of the trip, Slocum sailed from Boston to which of the following locations?
5. Where is Slocum at the beginning of chapter 6?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was the reaction of the townspeople when Slocum agreed to the deal?
2. How did Slocum's fortune change as the Spray approached Cape Horn?
3. Discuss Slocum's interaction with the crew of the Colombia.
4. 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?
5. Describe some of Slocum's earlier voyages. Which boat was used for this new pastime?
6. Discuss the events encountered by Slocum immediately after departing from Brazil.
7. Name at least one of the options being considered by Slocum while he was in Boston.
8. Many people were concerned about Slocum's inexperience on the open sea. Explain the point of view of the people and Slocum's attitude.
9. Slocum talks about an omen that confirmed his ambitions for the Spray. What was the omen?
10. Who greeted Slocum at Snug Bay? What happened?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The point of view used in "Sailing Alone Around the World" by Joshua Slocum is third person omniscient. Examine the author's choice. What are the benefits of writing in third person omniscient? What are the disadvantages? How would the story change if it had been written entirely in first person? Explain. Choose a passage from the book and rewrite it in the first person. Note observations on the way the text changed.
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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