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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-17.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was the name of the nearby town?
(a) Perth.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) Bowen.
(d) Bombay.
2. Slocum came across a shipwreck which he believed to be caused by which of the following:
(a) Ice.
(b) Changing currents.
(c) Inability.
(d) Torn hull.
3. Slocum had a difficult time adapting to the customs of which island?
(a) Guam.
(b) Samoa.
(c) Peleliu.
(d) Marquesas.
4. What is the "Pilot of Keeling Cocos?"
(a) Cove.
(b) Reef.
(c) Bird.
(d) Lighthouse.
5. At which port did Slocum receive a warm welcome and special visit?
(a) Apia.
(b) Cordelia.
(c) Johannesburg.
(d) Horta.
Short Answer Questions
1. Slocum would eventually follow the route of which famous explorer?
2. What was the official occupation of John Slocum?
3. Who was the man who waxed poetic about Slocum's journey?
4. One of the most interesting landmarks described by Slocum at this point was a place known as Dismal ____ Reach.
5. Slocum was bound to stay on the island as the only _____ representative.
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