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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the men think it would be cruel if they die?
(a) Because they are good men.
(b) Because they are such good friends.
(c) Because they have worked so hard to stay alive.
(d) Because they deserve to live.

2. Who is the only person awake at the beginning of Part 6?
(a) The cook.
(b) The captain.
(c) The correspondent.
(d) The oiler.

3. Who do the men think would be cruel to allow them to die?
(a) Nature.
(b) The captain.
(c) God.
(d) The men on shore.

4. What does the correspondent argue about?
(a) When they will be rescued.
(b) The difference between a life-saving station and a house of refuge.
(c) Who will fix dinner.
(d) Whether they will survive.

5. Why do the four men become the most loyal of friends?
(a) Their current circumstances.
(b) They have always been loyal friends.
(c) They are very alike.
(d) They do not.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the men have to take the boat back out to sea in Part 4?

2. When do the men plan to attempt making it to shore in Part 6?

3. Who confirms seeing the lighthouse?

4. Where is the lighthouse?

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

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