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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who disagrees with the correspondent near the end of Part 1?
(a) The cook.
(b) The correspondent.
(c) The captain.
(d) The oiler.

3. What would make the men see their situation as glorious?
(a) Absolutely nothing.
(b) Viewing it from a vantage point.
(c) Escaping from it.
(d) They do see it as glorious.

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

5. What does the captain remind the other men?
(a) That they will reach the shore.
(b) That they are nearly out of food.
(c) That they are going to die.
(d) That they must rest.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it been since the four men have slept?

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

3. How do the men view their current situation in Part 2?

4. Who is the crew on the tiny boat?

5. What do the men realize when the water changes from gray to emerald green?

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