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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when night comes at the end of Part 4?
(a) The man on shore gives up on the four men stuck at sea.
(b) The boat capsizes.
(c) A wave carries the four men further out to sea and, ultimately, their doom.
(d) Everyone sleeps except the unfortunate one with the oars.

2. What do the men need both the oiler and correspondent's strength for in Part 6?
(a) Rowing to shore.
(b) Protecting the captain.
(c) Swimming to shore while carrying the cook.
(d) Cooking dinner.

3. Who died in the story recalled in Part 6?
(a) A mother.
(b) A priest.
(c) A Legionnaire.
(d) A correspondent.

4. What do the intruders finally do?
(a) Join the four men on the boat.
(b) Die.
(c) Knock the captain overboard.
(d) Leave the men alone.

5. Who tries to calm the other men?
(a) The captain.
(b) The correspondent.
(c) The oiler.
(d) The cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose point of view is the entirety of "The Open Boat" told from?

2. Who do the men think would be cruel to allow them to die?

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

4. How do the men feel when the intruders leave?

5. How do the men view the intruders?

(see the answer key)

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