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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 word does Slocum use to describe the boat's pace at this point?
(a) Choppy.
(b) Unsatisfactory.
(c) Steady.
(d) Stunning.

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

3. The boat was how many feet in length?
(a) 29.
(b) 43.
(c) 48.
(d) 37.

4. Where is Slocum at the beginning of chapter 6?
(a) Borneo.
(b) Chile.
(c) Argentina.
(d) Rio.

5. Slocum recalls receiving a warm welcome when he arrived at which location?
(a) Tasmania.
(b) Cape of Good Hope.
(c) Montevideo.
(d) Gibraltar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the capital?

2. What item did savages steal from Slocum?

3. In what year did Slocum buy the boat from the captain?

4. What group of islands did Slocum reach in July?

5. What caused Slocum to vary his course?

(see the answer key)

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