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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date did the Spray leave Buenos Aires?
(a) September 6.
(b) May 31.
(c) January 26.
(d) December 1.

2. Slocum was pleased to be able to make an excursion to which major metropolitan city?
(a) Johannesburg.
(b) London.
(c) Lisbon.
(d) Buenos Aires.

3. What is a williwaw?
(a) Sail.
(b) Bird.
(c) Rain coat.
(d) Wind.

4. Slocum's issues with thieves continued. The author points out an attack with a _____ arrow.
(a) Snipe.
(b) Fuegian.
(c) Brazilian.
(d) Poison-tipped.

5. What item did savages steal from Slocum?
(a) Tacks.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Beer.
(d) Fishing equipment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once again Slocum was chased by savages. This time they were on the water in ___ canoes.

2. Where was Slocum when he encountered another captain?

3. What was the name of the boat purchased from the captain?

4. How long did it take to reach the next port?

5. The boat was how many feet in length?

(see the answer key)

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