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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the captain take the ship after agreeing that Legatt should leave?
(a) He took the ship towards a group of islands.
(b) He took the ship further out into sea.
(c) He took the ship toward the nearest port.
(d) He kept the ship on course, but increased the ship's speed.

2. What white object does the captain see floating on the sea?
(a) His hat.
(b) A body.
(c) A piece of paper.
(d) A shirt.

3. For what purpose does the captain move away from the rail and consequently catch the suspicious eye of the helmsman?
(a) To speak with the helmsman.
(b) To look at the compass.
(c) To look at the map.
(d) To go below decks.

4. What did Leggatt do that nearly alerted the steward to his presence just before the latter broke an object on the second day out?
(a) Put his hand out the porthole.
(b) Make a noise.
(c) Open the door.
(d) Fall asleep on the couch.

5. Why does the captain keep part of his gold coins?
(a) To buy food later for his crew.
(b) To purchase clothing and dry goods.
(c) To buy boating supplies.
(d) To purchase exotic jewels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the captain attempt to sway the skipper's concentration?

2. Where do the crewmen from the Sephora believe Leggatt is hiding?

3. How far in the future is the plan to maroon Leggatt set at the time of its making?

4. Where does the captain tell the crew to steer the ship after parting ways with Legatt?

5. Next to what mythological place is Erebus, to which the captain relates the situation of his ship, located according to the proper myth?

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