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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the four men headed?
(a) North America.
(b) The Bahamas.
(c) Europe.
(d) It is not explained.

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

3. Who confirms seeing the lighthouse?
(a) The cook.
(b) The captain.
(c) The correspondent.
(d) The oiler.

4. How long do the oiler and correspondent take turns rowing in Part 2?
(a) For over a week.
(b) For three days.
(c) For nearly a month.
(d) For quite some time.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the captain do in Part 1?

2. Who first spots a lighthouse?

3. What does the correspondent argue about?

4. What curls over the men?

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

(see the answer key)

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