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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the four men hope to find refuge?
(a) Italy.
(b) Bumblebee Cove.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse.

2. What does the captain try to do to their intruders?
(a) Beat them with an oar.
(b) Shoo them away.
(c) Capture them.
(d) Shoot them.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the waves threaten to do?

3. What do the intruders finally do?

4. Where is the lighthouse?

5. What do the correspondent and his rowing partner use to row?

(see the answer key)

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