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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What don't the men share with each other in Part 6?
(a) Their fears.
(b) Their dire thoughts.
(c) Their food.
(d) Their longing to return home.

2. In Part 4, what are the men unaware of?
(a) That there is no life-saving station anywhere near where they are.
(b) They are being mocked by nature.
(c) The ship has a hole in it.
(d) No one can see them.

3. What does the correspondent keep an eye on in Part 6?
(a) The watch fire on the beach.
(b) The seagulls.
(c) The man on shore.
(d) The shark.

4. How long do the oiler and correspondent take turns rowing in Part 2?
(a) For nearly a month.
(b) For quite some time.
(c) For three days.
(d) For over a week.

5. Who replaces the correspondent on the rowing seat in Part 6?
(a) No one.
(b) The cook.
(c) The oiler.
(d) The captain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What would make the men see their situation as glorious?

3. Who takes two oars first?

4. Who orders the sail made again in Part 6?

5. What do the men think is odd in Part 4?

(see the answer key)

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