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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What could potentially cause tension and frustration between the crew and their new captain?
(a) The captain would be giving orders to a crew that has more experience than him.
(b) The captain would be giving orders to a crew that is younger than him.
(c) The captain would be giving orders to a crew that is older than he is.
(d) The captain would be giving orders to a crew that does not speak the same language as him.

2. For approximately how many weeks had the mysterious stranger been kept captive?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Nine.
(c) Seven.
(d) Three.

3. How does the captain avoid speaking to the chief mate on deck the morning after finding Legatt?
(a) He goes to check the anchor.
(b) He avoids eye contact.
(c) He goes back to his cabin.
(d) He gives him an order.

4. What gives Legatt a sense of relief when he is swimming?
(a) The riding lignt on the Tempora.
(b) The riding light on the Sephora.
(c) The riding light on the captain's ship.
(d) The lights of the tug boat.

5. Over what uncanny discovery does the stranger reflect after hearing the captain's story?
(a) The ladder.
(b) An islet.
(c) The ship.
(d) His guilt.

Short Answer Questions

1. When found with Legatt, how does the murdered person look?

2. What is the chief mate notably wearing when the captain decides he must show himself on deck?

3. How did the stranger kill his victim?

4. Who is described as a comical character with abundant whiskers?

5. What does the captain cite as an example of the chief mate's "dominant trait"?

(see the answer key)

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