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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days after the third ship, did the couple see a fourth?
(a) 1 day.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 3 days.

2. How long after the Auralyn sank did the couple run out of gas?
(a) Nearly 2 weeks.
(b) Not quite 3 weeks.
(c) 1 1/2 weeks.
(d) 2 1/2 weeks.

3. When did the couple see a whale 20 feet behind them?
(a) March 15.
(b) March 17.
(c) March 14.
(d) March 16.

4. In what setting does the story begin?
(a) At Maralyn and Maurice's home.
(b) In a cafe, planning their trip.
(c) In a dream.
(d) Onboard a boat.

5. How many days did the Baileys actually survive on the life raft?
(a) 119.
(b) 118 and 1/3.
(c) 120 and 1/4.
(d) 116.

Short Answer Questions

1. After spending an hour fixing a hole on the raft, how long did the patch last before it drifted away?

2. Where did Maurice and Maralyn stay with their publisher after returning to London?

3. When did the Wolni dock in Honolulu?

4. How wide was a sore Maurice had on his spine?

5. Where did Maralyn and Maurice buy furniture and carpets for their new house?

(see the answer key)

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