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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the men feel when the intruders leave?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Indifferent.

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

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

4. What do the men use as a mast?
(a) An oar.
(b) One of the men.
(c) A mast.
(d) A mop.

5. Why do the oiler and correspondent sit on the same seat?
(a) To eat dinner.
(b) To talk.
(c) To sleep.
(d) To row.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who died in the story recalled in Part 6?

2. Where are the four men headed?

3. Why do the men row?

4. Where do the four men hope to find refuge?

5. What does the correspondent do when he is allowed to stop rowing in Part 6?

(see the answer key)

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