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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the man who waxed poetic about Slocum's journey?
(a) Cook.
(b) Douglas.
(c) Davidson.
(d) Myles.

2. Which is not a part of a ship mentioned in the text?
(a) Keel.
(b) Hull.
(c) Stanchion.
(d) Undercarriage.

3. What was the name of the boat that wrecked shortly before Slocum's arrival?
(a) Parisian.
(b) Grecian.
(c) Roman.
(d) Venetian.

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

5. How long had the boat been sitting in the captain's yard?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 7 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Slocum's special guest?

2. Which explorer was the first to travel around the Cape of Good Hope?

3. What response did the president give when he learned of Slocum's voyage?

4. What was the name of the captain who made Slocum an offer he couldn't refuse?

5. What is the capital of the province where the Slocums lived?

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