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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men do to gain assistance from the wind in Part 3?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Hide under the boat.
(c) Make a sail.
(d) Row the oars.

2. Who is the crew on the tiny boat?
(a) Three lifelong friends.
(b) Three bitter enemies.
(c) Three unlikely shipmates.
(d) Three close brothers.

3. Where are the four men headed?
(a) Europe.
(b) North America.
(c) It is not explained.
(d) The Bahamas.

4. What does the correspondent find in his pocket?
(a) Food.
(b) A match.
(c) Four dry cigars.
(d) A piece of paper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the oiler and correspondent sit on the same seat?

2. What begins to dart at the men?

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

4. Who advises the others not to overdo it?

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

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