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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the waves threaten to do?
(a) Drown the boat.
(b) Sweep the men out to sea.
(c) Calm down.
(d) Beat the boat into the rocks.

2. How did the injured character sustain his injuries?
(a) He was injured defending the ship.
(b) He fell and hurt himself.
(c) He was injured by nearly drowning.
(d) It is not made clear.

3. What suggests the men have been on a noteworthy trip?
(a) Their eagerness to reach safety.
(b) Their nice clothes.
(c) The presence of the captain.
(d) The presence of the correspondent.

4. What is the boat comparable to in size?
(a) A mountain.
(b) A sofa.
(c) A house.
(d) A bathtub.

5. What idea seems optimistic at best?
(a) Finding dinner.
(b) Reaching land.
(c) Surviving the storm.
(d) Meeting their deadline.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men learn quickly?

2. What do the waves seem determined to do?

3. Where are the four men headed?

4. Who is injured?

5. What does the oiler say near the end of Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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