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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Slocum was pleased when he was able to visit with the crew of which passing ship?
(a) Northern Light.
(b) Windswept.
(c) Columbia.
(d) Destroyer.

2. The people of the island were pleased to see the Spray and in her honor built a ____.
(a) Dais.
(b) Replica.
(c) Bandstand.
(d) Dock.

3. What item did Slocum lack when he arrived in Grenada?
(a) Patience.
(b) Food.
(c) Charts.
(d) Water.

4. What famous Puritan is mentioned in relation to St. Helena?
(a) Mather.
(b) Johns.
(c) Smith.
(d) Grover.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of celebration did Slocum attend?

2. What treat did Slocum share with the island children?

3. What word does Slocum use to describe Fuego?

4. What was the name of the capital?

5. What is it called when a crew turns against its captain?

(see the answer key)

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