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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 item was named after Slocum?

2. How long had it been since the king had lived up to his title?

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

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

5. The Queen on Thursday Island was celebrating her 22nd ____ Jubilee.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where did the Spray land in South Africa? Who did Slocum meet there?

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

5. Slocum details his arrival in Port Denison. Explain the port and its surrounding area.

6. Explain Slocum's experience with a botanist. What was special about the interaction?

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

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

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

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

Slocum stayed in many different ports during his journey. Examine Slocum's choice to remain in the ports. Why would Slocum choose to spend so much time in some of the ports? Was it necessary? What might have prompted Slocum to stay if there was no need? Where did Slocum spend the most amount of time? Why? What did Slocum learn while he was at the various ports? How was Slocum received? What was the general opinion of the Spray? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

At one point in the story Slocum says that the sea is in his blood. What does Slocum mean when he says that the sea is in his blood? What did Slocum's father and grandfather do for a living? Do you believe a profession can be in some way inherited? How old was Slocum when he realized that he was destined to devote himself to the sea? What was the opinion of Slocum's father? Was the family supportive of Slocum's choices? Explain.

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