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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 was the first name of the late princess?

2. Who was Slocum's special guest?

3. The celebration was planned in whose honor?

4. What type of bird greeted Slocum as he approached Keeling Cocos?

5. Who was the man who waxed poetic about Slocum's journey?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. The Spray's next port was on the island of Rodriguez. Explain the expectation of Slocum's arrival.

8. Examine Slocum's first interaction with the children of the island.

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

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

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

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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