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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says that they may as well head for shore in Part 4?

2. What do the men do since they are unable to reach shore safely in Part 4?

3. What do the men do all afternoon after being deluged in Part 4?

4. What does the shark do for a long time?

5. Who is the four men's only company in Part 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the motifs in this story and detail its recurrences throughout the story. What does it add to the story? How does it affect the difference characters?

Essay Topic 2

How is the setting of "The Open Boat" significant? What would change if the story were set in a different location?

Essay Topic 3

What role does nature play in this book? How do the four men view nature? In what ways can Nature be seen as a character in "The Open Boat"?

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