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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. Slocum was asked to pay respects from the king to which publication?
(a) Life.
(b) Island Traveler.
(c) Atlantic Monthly.
(d) Missionary Review.

2. The town would eventually become known as the site of a ______.
(a) Health resort.
(b) Tourist trap.
(c) Shipyard.
(d) Mining town.

3. What was the name of the college the teachers represented?
(a) Tarawa.
(b) Papauta.
(c) Harvard.
(d) New Guinea.

4. What gift did the islanders give to Slocum?
(a) Loom.
(b) Potbellied pig.
(c) Antique coins.
(d) Rain coat.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The item built by the islanders was placed in which location?

3. What item was named after Slocum?

4. What group of islands was next on Slocum's route?

5. Slocum was surprised to receive a ____ pound note from a woman who felt sympathy for the sailor.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In chapter 12, the author talks about spending a lot of time in various ports. Discuss the stops and how they relate to Slocum's long stretches of time spent on the sea.

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

4. Who is King Malietoa? What is unusual about the King? Why did Slocum offer payment to the King?

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

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

7. Describe at least one incident in which money was given to support Slocum's journey.

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

9. How does capitalism become involved in the story?

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

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