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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Slocum says that he had _____ to keep him company.
(a) Coral reefs.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Birds.
(d) Bible.

4. What was the title of Foy?
(a) King.
(b) Captain.
(c) Admiral.
(d) Commodore.

5. All visitors to _____ are required to be examined by a doctor.
(a) Mauritius.
(b) Tarawa.
(c) Java.
(d) St. Thomas.

6. Slocum was pleased to introduce the islanders to which of the following:
(a) Donuts.
(b) Chess.
(c) Weaving.
(d) Shipbuilding.

7. Slocum was happy to meet another American who worked as a ______.
(a) Fishing boat guide.
(b) Harbor master.
(c) Salvage wrecker.
(d) Pearl diver.

8. Slocum had a difficult time adapting to the customs of which island?
(a) Marquesas.
(b) Samoa.
(c) Peleliu.
(d) Guam.

9. How long did Slocum stay in that particular port?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 8 days.

10. Slocum talks about the unusual "rain of ____."
(a) Blood.
(b) Death.
(c) Fear.
(d) Sand.

11. Who was the man who waxed poetic about Slocum's journey?
(a) Davidson.
(b) Douglas.
(c) Myles.
(d) Cook.

12. Which of the following is the religious figure mentioned in the text?
(a) Bishop.
(b) Pastor.
(c) Monsignor.
(d) Abbe.

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

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

15. Which ocean was Slocum prepared to traverse at this point?
(a) Pacific.
(b) Arctic.
(c) Indian.
(d) Atlantic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the fattest animal on the island?

2. What type of crew member did Slocum get just before sailing onward?

3. How long did it take to reach the next port?

4. What was the first name of the late princess?

5. While Slocum was in the port, he had the opportunity to meet Mr. A. _____, father of the late princess of Manua.

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