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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Just around this time Slocum has his first real encounter with which of the following:

2. Slocum also comments on a natural phenomenon known as a:

3. Where was Slocum when he encountered another captain?

4. What previous trick had Slocum used to confuse Black Pedro?

5. What was the name of the bay that was located nearby?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe some of Slocum's earlier voyages. Which boat was used for this new pastime?

2. Discuss the Slocum's ongoing relationship with the British.

3. What was the reaction of the townspeople when Slocum agreed to the deal?

4. Explain at least one meeting with members of the British Navy.

5. How does Joshua Slocum describe the people of Nova Scotia?

6. Who greeted Slocum at Snug Bay? What happened?

7. Loneliness and boredom became issues for Slocum. Detail at least one or two things Slocum did in order to relieve these things.

8. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.

9. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum encountered more issues with the weather. Explain the issues and Slocum's decision on how to move forward.

10. Discuss some of the issues encountered by Slocum after leaving Buenos Aires.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Slocum stayed in many different ports during his journey. Examine Slocum's choice to remain in the ports. Why would Slocum choose to spend so much time in some of the ports? Was it necessary? What might have prompted Slocum to stay if there was no need? Where did Slocum spend the most amount of time? Why? What did Slocum learn while he was at the various ports? How was Slocum received? What was the general opinion of the Spray? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Slocum to John Cook. Why was it significant that the Spray was located atop Cook's ashes? Why was Cook important in the story? What was Slocum's opinion of Cook?

Essay Topic 3

Slocum had to be very conscientious when it came to supplies for the ship. Create a list of supplies for the journey. Include the use of each item and how long it would last. Examine Slocum's plan for obtaining more supplies. Where did Slocum obtain more supplies? What if Slocum ran out of supplies while out at sea? What supplies were most vital? How did Slocum know where to get supplies and how much they would cost? Explain.

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