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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 Fuego?
(a) Enchanting.
(b) Dismal.
(c) Frigid.
(d) Lost.

2. Slocum was offered a job aboard the experimental gunboat called:
(a) Sluice.
(b) Harbinger.
(c) Victory.
(d) Destroyer.

3. What caused Slocum to vary his course?
(a) Broken mast.
(b) Storm.
(c) Pirates.
(d) Illness.

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

5. What was the official occupation of John Slocum?
(a) Fisherman.
(b) Leather worker.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Blacksmith.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much would it have cost Slocum to join the union to work at the shipyard?

2. Where was Slocum when he encountered another captain?

3. On what date did Slocum leave Port Tamar?

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

5. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum guided the Spray to which location?

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