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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 trip would take Slocum to which famous island?

2. Slocum managed to make money off of which sea creature?

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

4. How long did it take to reach the next port?

5. Many times visitors were required to be ______ for a time.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the most fascinating thing about the island in Slocum's eyes?

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

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

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

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

7. Slocum recorded many unusual incidents along the way including the "rain of blood." What is the "rain of blood" and where is it found?

8. How does capitalism become involved in the story?

9. What did Slocum do while out on the ocean for such long stretches of time?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Slocum claims that sailing is in his blood. The man had a great deal of experience before buying the Spray. Write an essay about Slocum's experience at sea. What job positions were held by Slocum? Which, if any, prepared him to take his journey around the world? Do you think Slocum was prepared to make the trip? Was Slocum experienced enough to take the trip alone? Was it difficult for Slocum to make the trip alone in regards to tending to the boat? Was the feat brave or careless? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Examine in detail the types of ships mentioned in the story. Include the oyster boat, gaff, tug boat and others. Which is the most practical? Which is best suited to Slocum? Explain who would be likely to operate each boat. Also examine the purpose of each.

Essay Topic 3

Write a short story about traveling alone around the world. You may choose any time person or manner of transportation. Include as many details as possible including the reason for the journey, the process, the voyage, and the outcome.

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