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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, 5, and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much time had they had from the time the whale struck until the Auralyn started to sink?
(a) 50 minutes.
(b) 40 minutes.
(c) 65 minutes.
(d) 25 minutes.

2. How wide was a sore Maurice had on his spine?
(a) 3/4 inch.
(b) Nearly an inch.
(c) 1/4 inch.
(d) Almost 2 inches.

3. On what island did the Baileys live in the Channel Islands?
(a) Sark.
(b) Guernsey.
(c) Alderney.
(d) Herm.

4. What time did Maralyn take the watch on March 4?
(a) 4 a.m.
(b) 5 a.m.
(c) 3 a.m.
(d) 2 a.m.

5. What time of day did Maurice and Maralyn eat the last piece of Dundee cake?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) Dinner.
(c) 3 p.m.
(d) 8 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what setting does the story begin?

2. How many windows did the raft have?

3. How many gallons of water were contaminated by seawater?

4. How long was Auralyn, the Bailey's yacht?

5. How long had the couple been adrift by Maralyn's birthday on April 24?

(see the answer key)

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