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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Slocum came across a shipwreck which he believed to be caused by which of the following:
(a) Torn hull.
(b) Changing currents.
(c) Inability.
(d) Ice.

Short Answer Questions

1. At first the children thought the treat was:

2. The town would eventually become known as the site of a ______.

3. Slocum also taught the islanders about which of the following:

4. How did Slocum feel when he was introduced by the admirer?

5. Who was Slocum's special guest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does Slocum tell about introducing the islanders to donuts?

2. The Spray's next port was on the island of Rodriguez. Explain the expectation of Slocum's arrival.

3. Discuss Slocum's arrival on the Keeling Cocos Islands. What was Slocum's first sign that he was getting close?

4. Explain Slocum's experience with a botanist. What was special about the interaction?

5. Slocum details his arrival in Port Denison. Explain the port and its surrounding area.

6. Aside from the King, Slocum met other people from royal families. Discuss the meeting with Mr. A. Young.

7. What was the common procedure when a ship arrived on Mauritius?

8. Where did the Spray land in South Africa? Who did Slocum meet there?

9. What was Slocum's final comment on the islands?

10. While on Samoa, Slocum played host to a number of people. List at least one of the instances.

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