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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. How long had it been since the king had lived up to his title?
2. Slocum was surprised to receive a ____ pound note from a woman who felt sympathy for the sailor.
3. How long did Slocum stay in that particular port?
4. What type of celebration did Slocum attend?
5. What is the "Pilot of Keeling Cocos?"
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. 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. What was the most fascinating thing about the island in Slocum's eyes?
4. Who is Mr. Myles? What about the man made Slocum uneasy?
5. Discuss Slocum's stay on Thursday Island. Why was Slocum's presence so important?
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. Discuss Slocum's arrival on the Keeling Cocos Islands. What was Slocum's first sign that he was getting close?
9. Where did the Spray land in South Africa? Who did Slocum meet there?
10. What did Slocum do while out on the ocean for such long stretches of time?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine the navigational tools used in Slocum's time. Compare and contrast them to tools used 100 years before and 100 years after. What were the most significant improvements? What instruments did not change? What instruments are still in use today?
Essay Topic 2
Write a short story about traveling alone around the world. You may choose any time person or manner of transportation. Include as many details as possible including the reason for the journey, the process, the voyage, and the outcome.
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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