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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date did the Spray reach Port Denison?
(a) October 3.
(b) May 26.
(c) July 27.
(d) March 16.

2. In which part of Australia is Port Denison located?
(a) Queensland.
(b) Melbourne.
(c) Canberra.
(d) Victoria.

3. What word did Slocum use to describe Keeling Cocos?
(a) Impoverished.
(b) Wretched.
(c) Blissful.
(d) Paradise.

4. How long did it take to reach the next port?
(a) 5 weeks.
(b) 36 hours.
(c) 21 days.
(d) 43 days.

5. What was the name of the nearby town?
(a) Bowen.
(b) Bombay.
(c) Lancaster.
(d) Perth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the capital?

2. Slocum was able to right his course once again and was pleased to log approximately ___ miles per day.

3. Slocum's issues with thieves continued. The author points out an attack with a _____ arrow.

4. Who was the man who waxed poetic about Slocum's journey?

5. In what city did the captain live?

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