Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor
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- Q1In Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor', what does the sailor primarily struggle to survive against?Wild animalsHostile weatherIsolation and despairPirates30s
- Q2What significant event does the sailor experience during his time stranded at sea in 'The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor'?A realization of the value of lifeFinding treasureEncountering a ghostBeing rescued immediately30s
- Q3What role does nature play in 'The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor'?A source of both torment and beautyOnly a source of dangerIrrelevant to the sailor's experienceA character with motives30s
- Q4How does the sailor in 'The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor' keep himself mentally engaged during his ordeal?Obsessing over foodBuilding a raftBy recounting memories and storytellingFishing constantly30s
- Q5What does the sailor ultimately learn about human resilience in 'The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor'?The strength of the human spiritThat people are inherently selfishTechnology is essential for survivalLife is only about survival30s
- Q6What event leads to the sailor's shipwreck in 'The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor'?A sudden stormA mutiny by the crewA collision with another shipMechanical failure of the vessel30s
- Q7What is a major psychological challenge faced by the sailor in 'The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor'?Fear of the darkFear of heightsFear of abandonmentFear of water30s
- Q8In 'The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor', how does the sailor's perspective on life change during his time stranded?He becomes indifferent to his surroundingsHe gains a deeper appreciation for life's fragilityHe focuses on material wealthHe develops a desire for revenge against nature30s
- Q9What does the sailor often reflect on while stranded at sea in 'The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor'?His past adventuresHis relationships with family and friendsHis wealth and possessionsHis professional achievements30s
- Q10What does the sailor use for sustenance while stranded in 'The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor'?Canned food from the shipBerries found on the beachFish and rainwaterFruit from trees30s
- Q11What is the main theme of the story 'A Shipwrecked Sailor' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez?The romance between sailors at seaThe importance of technology at seaSurvival and resilience in the face of adversityThe impact of colonialism on native tribes30s
- Q12Which environmental element plays a significant role in 'A Shipwrecked Sailor'?The mountainsThe forestThe seaThe desert30s
- Q13What effect does isolation have on the protagonist in 'A Shipwrecked Sailor'?It leads to introspection and self-discoveryIt causes him to panic and give upIt leads to a desire for revengeIt makes him forget his past30s
- Q14What literary style is predominantly used in 'A Shipwrecked Sailor'?Science fictionMagical realismGothic horrorRomanticism30s
- Q15What does the sailor's experience at sea symbolize in 'A Shipwrecked Sailor'?The quest for fameThe struggles of life and the human conditionThe pursuit of wealthThe joy of adventure30s