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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the men row?
(a) For sport.
(b) For exercise.
(c) They do not row.
(d) To save their lives.

2. How do the men feel about the results gained from constructing the sail?
(a) Angry.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Pleased.
(d) Indifferent.

3. What do the men do to gain assistance from the wind in Part 3?
(a) Hide under the boat.
(b) Row the oars.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Make a sail.

4. Why do the men have to take the boat back out to sea in Part 4?
(a) They are suddenly deluged again.
(b) They realize they are at the wrong island.
(c) They do not take the boat back out to sea.
(d) They forgot one of the men at sea.

5. What do the men do since they are unable to reach shore safely in Part 4?
(a) Accept their deaths.
(b) Head toward another island.
(c) Head toward shore.
(d) Head out to deeper water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the boat comparable to in size?

2. Who is forced into rowing again in Part 3?

3. What do the men finally see near the end of Part 4?

4. What do the men entertain the thought of towards the end of Part 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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