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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the men think it would be cruel if they die?
(a) Because they deserve to live.
(b) Because they are good men.
(c) Because they are such good friends.
(d) Because they have worked so hard to stay alive.

2. Who calms the dispute towards the end of Part 1?
(a) The cook.
(b) The captain.
(c) The oiler.
(d) The correspondent.

3. What do the men do since they are unable to reach shore safely in Part 4?
(a) Accept their deaths.
(b) Head toward shore.
(c) Head toward another island.
(d) Head out to deeper water.

4. What does the captain try to do to their intruders?
(a) Shoot them.
(b) Capture them.
(c) Beat them with an oar.
(d) Shoo them away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What suggests the men have been on a noteworthy trip?

2. Who stops the correspondent's watch of the object in Part 6?

3. What do the men look for as they row in Part 4?

4. How long do the oiler and correspondent take turns rowing in Part 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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