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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. Which ocean was Slocum prepared to traverse at this point?
2. Slocum also taught the islanders about which of the following:
3. How many wise men approached Slocum hoping to learn that the world was really flat?
4. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?
5. The item built by the islanders was placed in which location?
Short Essay Questions
1. In chapter 12, the author talks about spending a lot of time in various ports. Discuss the stops and how they relate to Slocum's long stretches of time spent on the sea.
2. Explain Slocum's experience with a botanist. What was special about the interaction?
3. What did Slocum do while out on the ocean for such long stretches of time?
4. Where did the Spray land in South Africa? Who did Slocum meet there?
5. What was Slocum's final comment on the islands?
6. Slocum received a pleasant surprise after he landed in Apia. What was the surprise?
7. Examine Slocum's first interaction with the children of the island.
8. While on Samoa, Slocum played host to a number of people. List at least one of the instances.
9. Discuss Slocum's stay on Thursday Island. Why was Slocum's presence so important?
10. What was the most fascinating thing about the island in Slocum's eyes?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Pirates appear in various parts of the story. Discuss in detail at least two instances in which Slocum was confronted by pirates while on his voyage. Also discuss other references made in the book that relate to pirates or similar groups.
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 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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