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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men entertain the thought of towards the end of Part 1?
(a) That they will die soon.
(b) That they can construct a sail.
(c) That they are starving.
(d) That someone will see them from shore.

2. Where is the lighthouse?
(a) In Italy.
(b) At Bumblee Cove.
(c) At Mosquito Inlet.
(d) In Ireland.

3. What determines the gravity of a situation?
(a) The age of the people involved.
(b) Nature.
(c) Perspective and view.
(d) The danger.

4. What do the waves seem determined to do?
(a) The waves do not seem determined.
(b) Sweep the captain out of the boat and into the sea.
(c) Drown the dingy.
(d) Escort the men to safety on land.

5. Who confirms seeing the lighthouse?
(a) The correspondent.
(b) The cook.
(c) The captain.
(d) The oiler.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do the oiler and correspondent take turns rowing in Part 2?

2. What does the captain remind the other men?

3. Who loses concept of time?

4. What do the men learn quickly?

5. What does the sun transform the ocean into in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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