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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Back on the top deck, the night they see a strange ship approaching, how does the captain describe the atmosphere?
(a) All of these.
(b) Completely calm.
(c) Still.
(d) Profoundly silent.

2. Where was Legatt held during his incarceration?
(a) In the captain's cabin.
(b) In a jail at the last port.
(c) In his cabin.
(d) In the brig.

3. At what does the stranger stare through the porthole while relating his tale to the captain?
(a) Nothing.
(b) An islet.
(c) The Sephora.
(d) A star.

4. Who follows the captain leeward after the captain's last words with Leggatt?
(a) The helmsman.
(b) The chief mate.
(c) The carpenter.
(d) The second mate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Legatt happy to have toward the end of his swim in the sea?

2. What does the author compare the riding light to?

3. At what time does the captain sit on his couch?

4. How many gold coins does the captain give Legatt before he leaves the ship?

5. What does the captain at first believe the man beside his ship in the water to be?

(see the answer key)

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