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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In describing how he committed murder, at what time does the mysterious stranger say he and his victim were setting the sail?
(a) Dusk.
(b) Morning.
(c) Late at night.
(d) Early afternoon.

2. What does the author compare the riding light to?
(a) A candle.
(b) The stars.
(c) A flame.
(d) The sun.

3. What is to the left of the door in the captain's stateroom?
(a) A couch.
(b) A coatrack.
(c) A desk.
(d) A bed.

4. What is the profession of the mysterious man's father?
(a) Politician.
(b) Trader.
(c) Parson.
(d) Carpenter.

5. What does the captain watch leave once on board the ship?
(a) The tug boat.
(b) A school of dolphins.
(c) A nearby island.
(d) The horizon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was the murder committed?

2. When did the murder take place?

3. What was thoughtfully given to the ship by the provision merchant?

4. What sort of sail were the mysterious stranger and his victim setting when the murder occurred?

5. What does the captain believe about the body in the water?

(see the answer key)

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