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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the men view their current situation in Part 2?
(a) As terrifying.
(b) As exhilarating.
(c) As boring.
(d) As glorious.

2. What do the men realize when the water changes from gray to emerald green?
(a) That the storm has arrived.
(b) That it must be daylight.
(c) That the storm has lifted.
(d) That it is nighttime.

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

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

5. Who silently marks their adventure as the best experience that he has ever had?
(a) The captain.
(b) The oiler.
(c) The correspondent.
(d) The cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the crew on the tiny boat?

2. Who is forced into rowing again in Part 3?

3. What does the correspondent find in his pocket?

4. Why do the four men become the most loyal of friends?

5. What does the sun transform the ocean into in Part 2?

(see the answer key)

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