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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the oiler say near the end of Part 1?
(a) That he would rather be dead than continue this struggle.
(b) That they will soon be rescued.
(c) That it is too early to worry about either a life-saving station or a house of refuge.
(d) That he cannot row any longer.

2. Who is injured?
(a) The correspondent.
(b) The cook.
(c) The oiler.
(d) The captain.

3. What do the men entertain the thought of towards the end of Part 1?
(a) That they can construct a sail.
(b) That they are starving.
(c) That someone will see them from shore.
(d) That they will die soon.

4. How did the injured character sustain his injuries?
(a) It is not made clear.
(b) He was injured by nearly drowning.
(c) He was injured defending the ship.
(d) He fell and hurt himself.

5. What is the boat comparable to in size?
(a) A house.
(b) A bathtub.
(c) A mountain.
(d) A sofa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the oiler doing at the beginning of the novel?

2. What is the only thing the men can see at the book's beginning?

3. What do the waves threaten to do?

4. Who loses concept of time?

5. What does the captain do in Part 1?

(see the answer key)

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