The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

by

Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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

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What does the Mariner do to alert his fellow sailors of the boat on the horizon?
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He struggles to his feet so he can clang a bell against the mast
He runs to the bow so he can throw the albatross into the water
He bites his arm and sucks his own blood so he can yell out
He jumps overboard so he can swim in the boat's direction
How does the appearance of the ghostly vessel impact the sailors?
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It makes them fearful at first but then brings relief
It drives them mad and causes them to jump overboard
It makes them think of Charon from Greek mythology
It gives them hope at first but then brings terror
When the ghostly vessel approaches, the sailors see that it's carrying Death and Life-in-Death. What is the significance of the name "Life-in-Death"?
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It signifies the Mariner's journey toward understanding death
It foreshadows the eventual death of the Mariner due to his guilt
It symbolizes that the Mariner is alive but wearing the dead albatross
It highlights the living death that the Mariner is soon to experience
What happens to the sailors after Life-in-Death announces her victory?
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They hug the Mariner and celebrate their survival
They silently admonish the Mariner while dying
They huddle together to pray for their salvation
They come together to attack the Mariner