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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the oiler doing at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Constructing a makeshift sail.
(b) Taking a nap.
(c) Eating dinner.
(d) Taking his turn with the oars.

2. How do the men view their current situation in Part 2?
(a) As glorious.
(b) As boring.
(c) As terrifying.
(d) As exhilarating.

3. Who tries to calm the other men?
(a) The captain.
(b) The correspondent.
(c) The cook.
(d) The oiler.

4. What begins to dart at the men?
(a) Seagulls.
(b) Wind.
(c) Waves.
(d) Seaweed.

5. How do the men view the intruders?
(a) As disgusting and annoying.
(b) As an ominous omen.
(c) As friends.
(d) As potential food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the correspondent argue about?

2. What does the captain remind the other men?

3. Who is injured?

4. Who loses concept of time?

5. Who confirms seeing the lighthouse?

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