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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did the crew members shout when they found Legatt?
(a) "You're under arrest!"
(b) "Help him!"
(c) "Murderer!"
(d) "Grab him!"

3. Who has curiosity in his eyes when the captain comes on deck the morning after finding Legatt?
(a) The engineer.
(b) The deck hand.
(c) The second mate.
(d) The chief mate.

4. Who has the watch when the captain comes back on deck after giving the rough outline of his plan to Leggatt?
(a) An old deck hand.
(b) The second mate.
(c) The helmsman.
(d) The chief mate.

5. What does the captain retrieve for himself from below decks while on his watch?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) A compass.
(c) A pair of slippers.
(d) A cigar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Off what shore does Leggatt insist he be marooned?

2. How does Legatt suggest that he flee the ship?

3. Whom does the captain say he will have relieve him after his unprecedented watch alone?

4. How should the captain be feeling when he orders the ship forward?

5. Who does the captain share Legatt's secret with?

(see the answer key)

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