The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

by

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Part II Quiz 4 questions

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After the Mariner kills the Albatross, how do the Sailors react?
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They praise the Mariner for his bravery and wisdom
They are initially upset but soon praise the Mariner
They abandon the ship because they think it's cursed
They tie the Mariner to the mast as punishment
Once the ship is stranded in hot, windless seas, what is the irony of the sailors' predicament?
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They wished for sun and are now suffering because of the heat
The very same boat keeping them alive is the vessel of their misery
They are extremely thirsty and are surrounded by undrinkable water
The murdered albatross could have guided them to strong winds
What does the Mariner do when he sees creatures slithering across the surface of the sea?
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He is terrified and turns to religion by calling out to Jesus
He tries to fling himself into the water to sacrifice himself
He once again brings out his crossbow and shoots at them
He views the creatures as friendly spirits from another realm
Why do the Sailors decide to hang the dead Albatross around the Mariner's neck?
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To scare away other birds and ill omens
To serve as a reminder of their imminent death
To make sure the albatross is truly dead
To place the guilt of their situation on him