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Who does the Ancient Mariner stop to tell his tale?
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A young man on his way to a wedding
A young woman about to get married
An old sailor returning from a voyage
A religious hermit aboard a small boat
When the Mariner begins telling his tale, why doesn't his listener just ignore him?
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Because the Mariner is frightening
Because there's nowhere to escape
Because the Mariner has cast a spell
Because the tale he tells is enthralling
How does the Romantic ideal of the sublime manifest itself in the Mariner's story?
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Through the peaceful serenity of the sea
Through the encounter with exotic sea creatures
Through the South Pole's terrifying beauty
Through the joy and camaraderie among the sailors
How does the crew view the appearance of the Albatross?
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As an ill omen
As a sign of good luck
As a common occurrence
As a threat to food supplies
Why is the Mariner's act of killing the Albatross considered a sin?
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It goes against the sailors' nautical superstitions
It is seen as a crime against nature and God
It is a violation of well-known maritime laws
All of the above
