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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of crew member did Slocum get just before sailing onward?
(a) Engineer.
(b) First Mate.
(c) Ensign.
(d) Navigator.

2. Slocum managed to make money off of which sea creature?
(a) Tuna.
(b) Sharks.
(c) Dolphins.
(d) Whales.

3. What gift did Slocum receive from Foy?
(a) Food supplies.
(b) Sextant.
(c) Sails.
(d) Coins.

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

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

6. What was the name of the residence of that particular guest?
(a) Vailima.
(b) Valmont.
(c) Valhalla.
(d) Vinca.

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

8. Slocum discusses his trip to which island named after a day of the week?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Thursday.

9. At which port did Slocum receive a warm welcome and special visit?
(a) Johannesburg.
(b) Apia.
(c) Cordelia.
(d) Horta.

10. Which of the following occupations does not apply to Slocum's new admirer?
(a) Harbor master.
(b) Warden.
(c) Commissioner.
(d) Governor.

11. What type of boats were mentioned by Slocum at this point?
(a) Gunboats.
(b) Cruise ships.
(c) Aircraft carriers.
(d) Yachts.

12. The author states that the Pacific is more ______ than any other ocean.
(a) Accommodating.
(b) Boisterous.
(c) Predictable.
(d) Fickle.

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

14. What group of islands was next on Slocum's route?
(a) Marquesas.
(b) Mariana.
(c) Canary.
(d) Keys.

15. After leaving the island, Slocum directed the Spray to which area?
(a) Northern Star.
(b) West Indies.
(c) East Asia.
(d) Southern Cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many female students accompanied the teachers?

2. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?

3. How long had it been since the king had lived up to his title?

4. What is the name of the king's daughter?

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

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