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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the four men headed?
(a) North America.
(b) It is not explained.
(c) Europe.
(d) The Bahamas.

2. What does each man finally catch a glimpse of after constructing the sail?
(a) The lighthouse.
(b) The sun.
(c) Land.
(d) The waves.

3. In Part 5, what does the only person who is awake listen to?
(a) The sound of the shark's body bumping into the boat.
(b) The encouraging words of the people on shore.
(c) The waves slapping against the boat.
(d) The wind blowing through his hair.

4. What floats by to taunt the men?
(a) A message in a bottle.
(b) Seagulls.
(c) Seaweed.
(d) A jacket.

5. Who is present at the opening of the novel?
(a) The cook.
(b) The captain.
(c) Four men inside the boat.
(d) The correspondent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is trying to figure out what he is doing on the boat?

2. What determines the gravity of a situation?

3. What does the captain do in Part 1?

4. What provides light for the men in Part 5?

5. What does the captain use to get rid of their intruders?

(see the answer key)

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