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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What adjective is used to describe Slocum's friend the captain?
(a) Scattered.
(b) Seasoned.
(c) Doddering.
(d) Crotchety.

2. One of the most interesting landmarks described by Slocum at this point was a place known as Dismal ____ Reach.
(a) Island.
(b) Woman.
(c) Carcass.
(d) Famine.

3. What is bacalhao?
(a) Fish.
(b) Shoe.
(c) Knife.
(d) Mast.

4. What type of wood did Slocum use to repair the Spray?
(a) Maple.
(b) Pine.
(c) Oak.
(d) Cherry.

5. Who/what is Juan Fernandez?
(a) Coffee grower.
(b) Island.
(c) Ship.
(d) King.

Short Answer Questions

1. The man was which type of captain?

2. Where is Slocum at the beginning of chapter 6?

3. By this time, Slocum was celebrating which major holiday?

4. Slocum had always longed to be a:

5. What caused Slocum to vary his course?

(see the answer key)

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