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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 type of crew member did Slocum get just before sailing onward?
2. Who interviewed Slocum when he reached South Africa?
3. What was the name of the nearby town?
4. Which ocean was Slocum prepared to traverse at this point?
5. All visitors to _____ are required to be examined by a doctor.
Short Essay Questions
1. What was the most fascinating thing about the island in Slocum's eyes?
2. What was Slocum's final comment on the islands?
3. Slocum recorded many unusual incidents along the way including the "rain of blood." What is the "rain of blood" and where is it found?
4. 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.
5. Explain Slocum's experience with a botanist. What was special about the interaction?
6. The Spray's next port was on the island of Rodriguez. Explain the expectation of Slocum's arrival.
7. What story does Slocum tell about introducing the islanders to donuts?
8. Slocum details his arrival in Port Denison. Explain the port and its surrounding area.
9. How did the people of Mauritius celebrate the arrival of Slocum and the Spray?
10. Where did the Spray land in South Africa? Who did Slocum meet there?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Compare and contrast Slocum to John Cook. Why was it significant that the Spray was located atop Cook's ashes? Why was Cook important in the story? What was Slocum's opinion of Cook?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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