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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. The crew gave Slocum a gift of milk and ______.
2. What was the name of the captain who went on the trip with Slocum?
3. Just outside of Port Angosto, Slocum was greeted by which of the following:
4. What was the name of the capital?
5. After the encounter, Slocum docks at which location?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss Slocum's trip to Juan Fernandez.
2. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum encountered more issues with the weather. Explain the issues and Slocum's decision on how to move forward.
3. Who greeted Slocum at Snug Bay? What happened?
4. Discuss Slocum's interaction with the crew of the Colombia.
5. Name at least one of the options being considered by Slocum while he was in Boston.
6. Chapter 1 begins with Slocum in Nova Scotia. How is the Canadian province described?
7. Loneliness and boredom became issues for Slocum. Detail at least one or two things Slocum did in order to relieve these things.
8. How does Joshua Slocum describe the people of Nova Scotia?
9. Explain at least one meeting with members of the British Navy.
10. How did Slocum's fortune change as the Spray approached Cape Horn?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Joshua Slocum was born in Nova Scotia. Examine Slocum's early life and the lives of his ancestors. What was appealing about the Bay of Fundy? What made the family choose that particular locale in Nova Scotia? What about the geography appealed to Slocum? Share some of the activities in which Slocum took part that involved the ocean and/or the Bay of Fundy. Include any other pertinent and related details to Slocum's life in Nova Scotia.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Slocum's visits to various ports turned out to be valuable learning experiences for all concerned. Discuss the learning experiences between Slocum and the islanders. What did the islanders teach Slocum? What was the most unusual skill? What was the most practical or valuable? What skills did Slocum teach to the natives? What other items did Slocum introduce to the natives? How do you think the experiences changed each? Explain.
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