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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Legatt jump in the water and begin swimming?
(a) It was an impulsive act.
(b) None of these.
(c) He was escaping his punishment.
(d) It was a planned escape attempt.

2. Who is most surprised by the ship's course change?
(a) His chief mate.
(b) The engineer.
(c) The entire crew.
(d) His second mate.

3. To where does the captain initially send the mysterious man as the former's watch is drawing to a close?
(a) The brig.
(b) The storeroom.
(c) His stateroom.
(d) An empty cabin.

4. What does the captain swing and wait helplessly after crying "Hard alee"?
(a) The mainyard.
(b) The keel.
(c) The wheel.
(d) A loose rope.

5. From where has the Sephora come when first seen by the captain and his crew, according to the second mate?
(a) Cyprus.
(b) Montenegro.
(c) Tangiers.
(d) Cardiff.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where would Legatt hide regularly during the day?

2. What eccentricity unconsciously enters the speech of the captain to his first mate?

3. Where do the captain and Legatt always speak to each other?

4. What does the captain hear under the poop deck?

5. Which crew member comes from the Sephora?

(see the answer key)

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