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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is forced into rowing again in Part 3?
(a) The oiler and the captain.
(b) The correspondent and the oiler.
(c) The correspondent and the captain.
(d) The cook and the captain.

2. What does the sun transform the ocean into in Part 2?
(a) A warm bath.
(b) A friendly acquaintance.
(c) A spectacular light show.
(d) A nightmarish deathtrap.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the injured character sustain his injuries?

3. What do the men entertain the thought of towards the end of Part 1?

4. What do the men use as a mast?

5. Who is rowing when the lighthouse comes into view?

(see the answer key)

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