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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. Which legendary captain is the topic of a lecture delivered by Slocum?
3. What type of crew member did Slocum get just before sailing onward?
4. The author states that the Pacific is more ______ than any other ocean.
5. What group of islands was next on Slocum's route?
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. While on Samoa, Slocum played host to a number of people. List at least one of the instances.
3. Who is Mr. Myles? What about the man made Slocum uneasy?
4. Slocum recorded many unusual incidents along the way including the "rain of blood." What is the "rain of blood" and where is it found?
5. Discuss Slocum's arrival on the Keeling Cocos Islands. What was Slocum's first sign that he was getting close?
6. Discuss Slocum's stay on Thursday Island. Why was Slocum's presence so important?
7. How did the people of Mauritius celebrate the arrival of Slocum and the Spray?
8. What was Slocum's final comment on the islands?
9. What did Slocum do while out on the ocean for such long stretches of time?
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
Slocum made quite an impression on the islanders when he arrived in the Spray. Discuss the islanders and how they reacted toward Slocum. What was the biggest surprise on behalf of the islanders? What was the general opinion of the islanders? Choose three ports in which Slocum was greeted by islanders. Explain each group's culture, location, reaction to Slocum and his journey. Also discuss Slocum's length of stay with each and activities while he was on the island.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
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.
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