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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. How many head teachers were greeted by Slocum?

2. Slocum says that he had _____ to keep him company.

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

4. Slocum was happy to meet another American who worked as a ______.

5. The people of the island were pleased to see the Spray and in her honor built a ____.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Aside from the King, Slocum met other people from royal families. Discuss the meeting with Mr. A. Young.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the navigational tools used in Slocum's time. Compare and contrast them to tools used 100 years before and 100 years after. What were the most significant improvements? What instruments did not change? What instruments are still in use today?

Essay Topic 2

One of the most common themes in literature is man versus nature. This theme is prevalent in the story. Examine how Slocum battles with nature. Who wins? Give examples and details on specific incidents. Also examine how Slocum chose to cooperate with nature rather than work against it. Which worked better, combating or cooperating with nature? What incident most clearly shows an example of each?

Essay Topic 3

Pirates appear in various parts of the story. Discuss in detail at least two instances in which Slocum was confronted by pirates while on his voyage. Also discuss other references made in the book that relate to pirates or similar groups.

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