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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the stranger hide after being awakened by the captain?
(a) The storeroom.
(b) The saloon.
(c) The bathroom.
(d) Under the bed.

2. How far is the Sephora from the nearest real land when the stranger is relating his story to the captain?
(a) Six miles.
(b) Eight miles.
(c) Five miles.
(d) Two miles.

3. What does the captain mention after his meeting with the officers on board the ship?
(a) How hard the officers have been working.
(b) How well the officers have been getting along.
(c) How well the crew has been getting along.
(d) How hard the crew has been working.

4. How long has the stranger been swimming?
(a) Since nine o'clock.
(b) Since eight o'clock.
(c) Since eleven o'clock.
(d) Since ten o'clock.

5. How did the stranger kill his victim?
(a) Stabbing.
(b) Drowning.
(c) Strangulation.
(d) External trauma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the stranger first hide from those searching for him after he escaped the Sephora?

2. What did the crew members shout when they found Legatt?

3. What was thoughtfully given to the ship by the provision merchant?

4. What shape is the captain's stateroom?

5. What does Legatt drag behind him as he swims?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is particularly dangerous about the captain's plan to help Leggatt escape?

2. Who finally suggests that it is necessary for Legatt to leave the ship? Why? How does the other man feel about this?

3. How does the captain describe his own situation aboard the unnamed ship in speaking to the stranger?

4. What happens when the captain comes in contact with the chief mate on deck the morning after Legatt comes on board? Why does he feel this way?

5. After being unable to pull the rope ladder over the edge of the ship, the captain impatiently looks over the side to see what the problem is. What does the captain discover? What does he believe he sees at first?

6. How do Legatt and the captain communicate with each other? Why?

7. What does the captain discuss after the informal meeting with his main officers? Why is this significant?

8. Why does Leggatt say that it is wonderful the captain understands his plight and desires?

9. How is the captain's calm and peaceful night alone on the deck of the ship disturbed? Does this represent an important point in the story? Why or why not?

10. How does the captain outwardly bear himself as the ship nears the island and almost certain doom?

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