iv. Who among the travelers was severely hurt?
(a) Narrator's wife - Mary
(c) Narrator's son - Jonathan
(b) The narrator himself
(d) Narrator's, Daughter - Suzanne
Answers
Answer:
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Answer:
(b) The narrator himself.
The narrative describes how optimism, determination, and strong willpower raise one’s spirits and help us overcome all forms of stressful situations.
The narrator was 37 years old businessman. His dream was to travel worldwide by sea just like Captain James Cook which he wished to complete in three years. He was with his wife Mary, his daughter Suzanne and his son who was only six years old.
Explanation:
The narrator Gordon Cook, his wife Mary, and their children, Jonathan and Suzanne set sail on a ship to imitate the historical round-the-world voyage undertaken by James Cook in 1768. The journey began from Plymouth, England, and headed south to Cape Town, South Africa. It was expected to journey to Australia through the endless Indian Ocean and finally return to England. Unfortunately, the ship partially wrecked in the Indian Ocean and the sailors faced death very close.
The narrative describes the near-death experience of these hapless people, their hard work, the children’s encouraging messages, their willingness to die with their father and mother, hours of endurance and finally their reaching Ile Amsterdam, a tiny island.