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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 adjective best describes the Brits' attitude toward Slocum?
(a) Rude.
(b) Cordial.
(c) Exhuberant.
(d) Cold.

2. After leaving the Channel, Slocum was on course as he traveled through which Strait?
(a) Black.
(b) Bering.
(c) Bombay.
(d) Magellan.

3. What color are the hills of the next island approached by the Spray?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) White.

4. By this time, Slocum was celebrating which major holiday?
(a) Memorial Day.
(b) Fourth of July.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Slocum also comments on a natural phenomenon known as a:

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

4. On what date did Slocum leave Port Tamar?

5. Who/what is Juan Fernandez?

(see the answer key)

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