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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who rows with the correspondent?
(a) The oiler.
(b) The captain.
(c) The correspondent.
(d) The cook.

2. Why are these four men on the tiny boat?
(a) They were out fishing and got caught in the storm.
(b) Their ship was destroyed by pirates.
(c) It is not explained.
(d) They are returning from an expedition for gold.

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

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

5. What does the captain do in Part 1?
(a) Construct a makeshift sail.
(b) Row the boat with both oars.
(c) Keep up the direction and moral support.
(d) Complain about his injuries.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the men plan to attempt making it to shore in Part 6?

2. What do the intruders finally do?

3. Why do the men believe no one is coming to rescue them?

4. In regards to the shark, what does the correspondent think he would not do in different circumstances?

5. Who spots a watch fire on the beach in Part 6?

(see the answer key)

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