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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the captain do after Legatt finishes his tale of escape?
(a) Settles him into one of the beds in the crew's quarters.
(b) Lifts him into bed and draws the curtain.
(c) Lays him down on the bed and gives him an extra pillow.
(d) Gives him a blanket and pillow for the cot in the brig.

2. In what does the captain tie the sovereigns so that Leggatt may safely carry them?
(a) A towel.
(b) A pillowcase.
(c) A rag.
(d) A handkerchief.

3. What institution did both the captain and the mysterious man attend?
(a) The India Trading School.
(b) Norfolk Provincial.
(c) Conway.
(d) Oxford.

4. When does the captain change the ship's direction at the end of the story?
(a) When the ship can no longer handle the swirling currents.
(b) After he knows Legatt is successfully off the ship.
(c) When he can no longer take the chief mate's arguments.
(d) When the ship can get no closer to land without crashing.

5. What did the captain's ship represent to Legatt while he was swimming in the sea?
(a) All of these.
(b) Restitution.
(c) Rest.
(d) Relaxation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the captain begin to hate the sight and sound of?

2. What oddity of appearance had the captain affected all the fifth day of traveling?

3. Through what straits did the stranger ask the captain of the Sephora to leave his door unlocked?

4. When is the only time the captain demonstrates strong decision-making abilities?

5. What does the skipper say in response to the suggestion that a wave killed the man?

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