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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is bacalhao?
(a) Fish.
(b) Mast.
(c) Shoe.
(d) Knife.

3. Where is Slocum at the beginning of chapter 6?
(a) Argentina.
(b) Rio.
(c) Chile.
(d) Borneo.

4. What is the name of the ship Slocum passed early on in the voyage?
(a) Olympia.
(b) Windswept.
(c) Magnolia.
(d) Destiny.

5. The boat was how many feet in length?
(a) 48.
(b) 37.
(c) 43.
(d) 29.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the valley visible from the Slocum house?

2. What is the name of the province where Slocum was born?

3. In what year was Slocum born?

4. Slocum recalls receiving a warm welcome when he arrived at which location?

5. What group of Indians chased the Spray in the Bay?

(see the answer key)

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