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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who disagrees with the correspondent near the end of Part 1?
(a) The cook.
(b) The captain.
(c) The oiler.
(d) The correspondent.

2. What is the oiler doing at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Taking a nap.
(b) Constructing a makeshift sail.
(c) Eating dinner.
(d) Taking his turn with the oars.

3. What idea seems optimistic at best?
(a) Finding dinner.
(b) Reaching land.
(c) Surviving the storm.
(d) Meeting their deadline.

4. Where are these four men returning from?
(a) Cuba.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Italy.
(d) It is not explained.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is being rocked as the novel opens?

2. Who is injured?

3. What do the waves seem determined to do?

4. Who calms the dispute towards the end of Part 1?

5. What do the men entertain the thought of towards the end of Part 1?

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