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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who replaces the correspondent on the rowing seat in Part 6?
(a) The captain.
(b) The oiler.
(c) The cook.
(d) No one.

2. What does the correspondent keep an eye on in Part 6?
(a) The man on shore.
(b) The shark.
(c) The seagulls.
(d) The watch fire on the beach.

3. What do the intruders finally do?
(a) Join the four men on the boat.
(b) Die.
(c) Knock the captain overboard.
(d) Leave the men alone.

4. What does the correspondent do when he is allowed to stop rowing in Part 6?
(a) He is not allowed to stop rowing.
(b) Swim to shore.
(c) Drop into the soggy boat.
(d) Eat dinner.

5. What don't the men share with each other in Part 6?
(a) Their dire thoughts.
(b) Their food.
(c) Their fears.
(d) Their longing to return home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the men view their current situation in Part 2?

2. What do the men need both the oiler and correspondent's strength for in Part 6?

3. What does the correspondent take turns doing with the oiler in Part 2?

4. What do the men think is odd in Part 4?

5. In Part 4, who tells the men to take the boat back out to sea?

(see the answer key)

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