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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do the waves seem determined to do?
(a) Drown the dingy.
(b) Sweep the captain out of the boat and into the sea.
(c) Escort the men to safety on land.
(d) The waves do not seem determined.

4. What does the captain do in Part 1?
(a) Keep up the direction and moral support.
(b) Construct a makeshift sail.
(c) Row the boat with both oars.
(d) Complain about his injuries.

5. What do the men search the shoreline for?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A life-saving station or a house of refuge.
(c) A hotel.
(d) Their families, awaiting their return.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who disagrees with the correspondent near the end of Part 1?

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

4. What do the men focus on as they row in Part 1?

5. Why is the correspondent unable to see the lighthouse?

(see the answer key)

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