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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is the only time the captain demonstrates strong decision-making abilities?
(a) When deciding Legatt must leave.
(b) When deciding to take the ship into the strong currents.
(c) When deciding to take the ship near the islands.
(d) When arguing with the chief mate about the direction of the ship.

2. What does the crew of both ships believe about Legatt's fate?
(a) That Legatt is hiding somewhere aboard the captain's ship.
(b) That Legatt is a fugitive on the loose.
(c) That Legatt committed suicide by shooting himself on the Sephora.
(d) That Legatt committed suicide by jumping off the Sephora.

3. What does the captain discover when he tries to pull the rope ladder up?
(a) Neither of these.
(b) Both of these.
(c) It's broken.
(d) It's too heavy to pull up.

4. Why did Legatt jump in the water and begin swimming?
(a) He was escaping his punishment.
(b) It was a planned escape attempt.
(c) It was an impulsive act.
(d) None of these.

5. How far from the mainland does the Sephora's skipper estimate his ship is anchored in Part 2?
(a) Seven miles.
(b) Eight miles.
(c) Three miles.
(d) Five miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has the watch when the captain comes back on deck after giving the rough outline of his plan to Leggatt?

2. What could cause a "beastly complication" in Legatt's departure, according to the captain?

3. Where does the captain take Legatt after he tells the captain his story?

4. How does the captain feel when he is on deck with the crew, knowing Legatt is hiding below?

5. To whom is the Sephora's skipper anxious to give up his former first mate?

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