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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the captain use to get rid of their intruders?
(a) An oar.
(b) He cannot get rid of them.
(c) His good arm.
(d) His rifle.

2. In Part 4, what are the men unaware of?
(a) The ship has a hole in it.
(b) That there is no life-saving station anywhere near where they are.
(c) They are being mocked by nature.
(d) No one can see them.

3. What do the waves threaten to do?
(a) Sweep the men out to sea.
(b) Beat the boat into the rocks.
(c) Drown the boat.
(d) Calm down.

4. What does the man onshore use to wave like a black flag?
(a) A blanket.
(b) His coat.
(c) A black flag.
(d) His arms.

5. Where are these four men returning from?
(a) Cuba.
(b) Italy.
(c) Ireland.
(d) It is not explained.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to calm the other men?

2. Who is present at the opening of the novel?

3. How do the men feel about the results gained from constructing the sail?

4. What do the men look for as they row in Part 4?

5. What does the oiler say near the end of Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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