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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first name of the late princess?
(a) Beatrix.
(b) Susan.
(c) Margaret.
(d) Anne.

2. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?
(a) Tamatoa.
(b) Malietoa.
(c) Hoa Lu.
(d) Kempegowda.

3. Slocum was surprised to receive a ____ pound note from a woman who felt sympathy for the sailor.
(a) 1.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

4. Many times visitors were required to be ______ for a time.
(a) Slave labor.
(b) Investigated.
(c) Interrogated.
(d) Quarantined.

5. The people of the island were pleased to see the Spray and in her honor built a ____.
(a) Dais.
(b) Replica.
(c) Dock.
(d) Bandstand.

6. How long did Slocum stay at St. Kilda?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 5 weeks.

7. While on Keeling Cocos, Slocum took the time to do what to the Spray?
(a) Repair.
(b) Overhaul.
(c) Paint.
(d) Reorganize.

8. Who attempted to calm the people about Slocum's presence?
(a) Commissioner.
(b) Harbor Master.
(c) Governor.
(d) King.

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

10. What common item was the real cause of the rain?
(a) Bricks.
(b) Mist.
(c) Coral reefs.
(d) Tides.

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

12. Slocum was bound to stay on the island as the only _____ representative.
(a) Adventuresome.
(b) American.
(c) Seafaring.
(d) Male.

13. While Slocum was in the port, he had the opportunity to meet Mr. A. _____, father of the late princess of Manua.
(a) Young.
(b) Burt.
(c) Jacks.
(d) Brown.

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

15. How many head teachers were greeted by Slocum?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following occupations does not apply to Slocum's new admirer?

2. What gift did the islanders give to Slocum?

3. At which port did Slocum receive a warm welcome and special visit?

4. What was the name of the college the teachers represented?

5. Slocum was asked to pay respects from the king to which publication?

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