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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. While Slocum was in the port, he had the opportunity to meet Mr. A. _____, father of the late princess of Manua.

2. What is the "Pilot of Keeling Cocos?"

3. What type of crew member did Slocum get just before sailing onward?

4. What was the name of the nearby town?

5. How many female students accompanied the teachers?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What was the most fascinating thing about the island in Slocum's eyes?

7. Slocum received a pleasant surprise after he landed in Apia. What was the surprise?

8. What was Slocum's opinion of Samoa? How did Slocum attempt to repay kindnesses?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pirates appear in various parts of the story. Discuss in detail at least two instances in which Slocum was confronted by pirates while on his voyage. Also discuss other references made in the book that relate to pirates or similar groups.

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

Slocum's visits to various ports turned out to be valuable learning experiences for all concerned. Discuss the learning experiences between Slocum and the islanders. What did the islanders teach Slocum? What was the most unusual skill? What was the most practical or valuable? What skills did Slocum teach to the natives? What other items did Slocum introduce to the natives? How do you think the experiences changed each? Explain.

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