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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) Bandstand.
(c) Dais.
(d) Replica.

2. The Queen on Thursday Island was celebrating her 22nd ____ Jubilee.
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) Diamond.
(d) Pearl.

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

4. How many wise men approached Slocum hoping to learn that the world was really flat?
(a) 6.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of celebration did Slocum attend?

2. What was the title of Foy?

3. Slocum docked in which port?

4. Slocum was pleased to introduce the islanders to which of the following:

5. The man routinely preached about ______.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the people of Mauritius celebrate the arrival of Slocum and the Spray?

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

3. What was Slocum's opinion of Samoa? How did Slocum attempt to repay kindnesses?

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

5. What was Slocum's opinion of the area?

6. Slocum received a pleasant surprise after he landed in Apia. What was the surprise?

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

8. How does capitalism become involved in the story?

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

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

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