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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. Slocum says that he had _____ to keep him company.

2. The town would eventually become known as the site of a ______.

3. The people of the island were pleased to see the Spray and in her honor built a ____.

4. Which of the following occupations does not apply to Slocum's new admirer?

5. Who interviewed Slocum when he reached South Africa?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does capitalism become involved in the story?

2. While on Samoa, Slocum played host to a number of people. List at least one of the instances.

3. Who is Mr. Myles? What about the man made Slocum uneasy?

4. What was Slocum's opinion of Samoa? How did Slocum attempt to repay kindnesses?

5. What did Slocum do while out on the ocean for such long stretches of time?

6. Slocum recorded many unusual incidents along the way including the "rain of blood." What is the "rain of blood" and where is it found?

7. Discuss Slocum's arrival on the Keeling Cocos Islands. What was Slocum's first sign that he was getting close?

8. What was Slocum's final comment on the islands?

9. What was the common procedure when a ship arrived on Mauritius?

10. The Spray's next port was on the island of Rodriguez. Explain the expectation of Slocum's arrival.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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 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.

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