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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the crew discover through the skipper's visit to the captain's ship?
(a) They discover Legatt hiding, but don't know who he is.
(b) They discover the story of Legatt and the murder.
(c) They learn of a man who committed suicide, but know nothing of the murder.
(d) They see Legatt jump over the side.

2. How does the skipper respond to the captain stating he will have to file a report on Legatt's situation on the Sephora?
(a) He asks what authority the captain has on the subject involved.
(b) Both of these.
(c) He asks what expertise the captain has on the subject involved.
(d) Neither of these.

3. In describing how he committed murder, at what time does the mysterious stranger say he and his victim were setting the sail?
(a) Dusk.
(b) Early afternoon.
(c) Late at night.
(d) Morning.

4. From where does the Sephora hail, according to the second mate?
(a) Dover.
(b) London.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Southampton.

5. What does the captain need to learn now that he is on board the ship?
(a) How the ship operates.
(b) How to effectively manage his crew.
(c) How to navigate the open water.
(d) How to win the battle against sea sickness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the river from which the ship has just left at the story's beginning?

2. How did the captain react after Legatt's story?

3. Who is the youngest man on board the ship?

4. In what activity is the steward engaged when the captain goes below decks after the departure of the Sephora's skipper?

5. Roughly how far off the island does the captain plan to steer his ship in order that Leggatt may disembark?

(see the answer key)

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