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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. Who interviewed Slocum when he reached South Africa?

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

3. While on Keeling Cocos, Slocum took the time to do what to the Spray?

4. Which of the following is not one of the islands described by Slocum at this part in the journey?

5. What type of boats were mentioned by Slocum at this point?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Slocum's opinion of the area?

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

3. 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.

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

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

6. How does capitalism become involved in the story?

7. Who is King Malietoa? What is unusual about the King? Why did Slocum offer payment to the King?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joshua Slocum was born in Nova Scotia. Examine Slocum's early life and the lives of his ancestors. What was appealing about the Bay of Fundy? What made the family choose that particular locale in Nova Scotia? What about the geography appealed to Slocum? Share some of the activities in which Slocum took part that involved the ocean and/or the Bay of Fundy. Include any other pertinent and related details to Slocum's life in Nova Scotia.

Essay Topic 2

Slocum had to be very conscientious when it came to supplies for the ship. Create a list of supplies for the journey. Include the use of each item and how long it would last. Examine Slocum's plan for obtaining more supplies. Where did Slocum obtain more supplies? What if Slocum ran out of supplies while out at sea? What supplies were most vital? How did Slocum know where to get supplies and how much they would cost? Explain.

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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