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What was the primary use of the small sailing-boat owned by old Silas?
What was the primary use of the small sailing-boat owned by old Silas?
- Taking Sandport visitors out for a sail
- Participating in nautical races
- Fishing (correct)
- Transporting goods across the Atlantic Ocean
What was Mr. Nugent's response when Silas mentioned that Christmas could come before you want it?
What was Mr. Nugent's response when Silas mentioned that Christmas could come before you want it?
- He didn't respond to Silas' statement
- He couldn't see how Christmas could come too soon (correct)
- He agreed with Silas
- He expressed surprise at Silas' statement
What did Mr. Nugent find to be a relief in the calm sea?
What did Mr. Nugent find to be a relief in the calm sea?
- The opportunity to light a cigar
- The absence of wind
- The chance to learn nautical skills
- The monotony of rolling waves (correct)
What did Silas mean when he said, 'It come wunst on me when things couldn't `a' looked more onready fur it'?
What did Silas mean when he said, 'It come wunst on me when things couldn't `a' looked more onready fur it'?
What was the new experience for Mr. Nugent during the sailing excursion?
What was the new experience for Mr. Nugent during the sailing excursion?
What was the primary use of the small sailing-boat owned by old Silas?
What was the primary use of the small sailing-boat owned by old Silas?
What did Mr. Nugent find to be a relief in the calm sea?
What did Mr. Nugent find to be a relief in the calm sea?
What was the new experience for Mr. Nugent during the sailing excursion?
What was the new experience for Mr. Nugent during the sailing excursion?
What did Silas mean when he said, 'It come wunst on me when things couldn't `a' looked more onready fur it'?
What did Silas mean when he said, 'It come wunst on me when things couldn't `a' looked more onready fur it'?
Why was it difficult for Silas to bring Mr. Nugent back from the sailing excursion?
Why was it difficult for Silas to bring Mr. Nugent back from the sailing excursion?
