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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 group of islands did Slocum reach in July?
(a) Mariana.
(b) Azores.
(c) Canary.
(d) Hawaiian.

2. The man was which type of captain?
(a) Navy.
(b) Coast Guard.
(c) Whaling.
(d) Football.

3. What was the name of the captain who went on the trip with Slocum?
(a) Rand.
(b) Hebert.
(c) Scott.
(d) Howard.

4. In what year was Slocum born?
(a) 1861.
(b) 1844.
(c) 1850.
(d) 1829.

5. Slocum had always longed to be a:
(a) Chef.
(b) Photographer.
(c) Painter.
(d) Master shipbuilder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the boat that wrecked shortly before Slocum's arrival?

2. On the first leg of the trip, Slocum sailed from Boston to which of the following locations?

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

4. Slocum was pleased to be able to make an excursion to which major metropolitan city?

5. Slocum was pleased when he was able to visit with the crew of which passing ship?

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