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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 treat did Slocum share with the island children?

2. What was the name of the nearby town?

3. Slocum was happy to meet another American who worked as a ______.

4. The celebration was planned in whose honor?

5. On what date did the Spray reach Port Denison?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss Slocum's stay on Thursday Island. Why was Slocum's presence so important?

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

5. Describe at least one incident in which money was given to support Slocum's journey.

6. What was the most fascinating thing about the island in Slocum's eyes?

7. Aside from the King, Slocum met other people from royal families. Discuss the meeting with Mr. A. Young.

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

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

10. Slocum received a pleasant surprise after he landed in Apia. What was the surprise?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joshua Slocum spent three years traveling around the world alone. Write an essay about being out to sea for three years. What did Slocum miss? Were there any major world events during the time Slocum was gone? Explain. Was Slocum able to receive any type of news while he was at sea? What events may have happened in Slocum's personal life during the three years? What changed the most during Slocum's absence? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine in detail the types of ships mentioned in the story. Include the oyster boat, gaff, tug boat and others. Which is the most practical? Which is best suited to Slocum? Explain who would be likely to operate each boat. Also examine the purpose of each.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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