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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are these four men on the tiny boat?
(a) Their ship was destroyed by pirates.
(b) They are returning from an expedition for gold.
(c) It is not explained.
(d) They were out fishing and got caught in the storm.

2. What is the cook doing in Part 5?
(a) Crying.
(b) Rowing.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Eating.

3. Who is on the boat besides the cook, oiler, and captain?
(a) The captain.
(b) The correspondent.
(c) The oiler.
(d) The cook.

4. What do the correspondent and his rowing partner use to row?
(a) Two oars each.
(b) The men share both oars.
(c) One oar each.
(d) Nothing.

5. In regards to the shark, what does the correspondent think he would not do in different circumstances?
(a) Curse the sea.
(b) Be jealous of the shark
(c) Fear the shark.
(d) Love the shark.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the injured character sustain his injuries?

2. Why do the men think it would be cruel if they die?

3. What floats by to taunt the men?

4. How long has it been since the four men have slept?

5. In Part 5, what does the only person who is awake listen to?

(see the answer key)

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