The Open Boat

The four characters are the cook, correspondent, captain and the oiler.

• Yes

• No

What is the main theme?

• Death

• Good vs Evil

• Nature's indifference to man

• Family relationships

The story is based on true events?

• No

• Yes

"These waves were of the hue of slate, save for the tops, which were of foaming white, and all of the men knew the colors of the sea."

The reader can infer from this line that characters-

• are happy to be on the open water

• have all been to sea before

• have strong visual memories

• are experienced fishermen

Who wrote "The Open Boat"

• Miss Dorgan

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Stephen Crane

• Edith Wharton

Which character has the first name Billie?

• The Cook

• The Oiler

• The Correspondant

• The Captain

Paragraph 1 includes these two sentences: “No one said that it was so. No one mentioned it.” Paragraph 2 then includes the same sentences. What is the most likely reason that these sentences are repeated in both paragraphs?

• The sentences show that there is a limited amount of conversation among the crew members.

• The sentences show that although the crew members are outwardly optimistic, they have serious doubts about their survival and keep their doubts to themselves.

What does the question "Was I brought here merely to have my nose dragged away as I was to nibble the scared cheese of life?" in paragraph 10 mean?

• I'm so hungry but there is not food.

• I was brought here only to have someone drag me away by the nose.

• I can't believe the mouse go to the cheese first.

• I made it all this way only to end up dying.

Which word best describes nature in this story?

• careless

• violent

• tranquil

• indifferent

Which character does not survive at the end of the story?

• The Cook

• The Captain

• The Correspondent

• The Oiler