Part A
Why did the sailors from the Dei Gratia conclude that the people on board the Mary Celeste were not planning to leave the ship?
Responses
They left necessary supplies for survival on board.
They left necessary supplies for survival on board.
There were signs that there had been violence on board.
There were signs that there had been violence on board.
There was evidence a sudden storm had struck the ship.
There was evidence a sudden storm had struck the ship.
They knew the captain would never abandon his ship.
They knew the captain would never abandon his ship.
Question 2
Part B
Which detail from the text most accurately supports the answer to Part A?
Responses
“‘They wouldn’t if they had a captain like ours!’”
“‘They wouldn’t if they had a captain like ours!’”
“’Mutiny?’ whispered Wright, as if afraid to say the word aloud.”
“’Mutiny?’ whispered Wright, as if afraid to say the word aloud.”
"The hold had enough food for the crew for at least six months…"
"The hold had enough food for the crew for at least six months…"
“There was nothing to eat or drink in the captain’s cabin…”
“There was nothing to eat or drink in the captain’s cabin…”
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Part A
The sailors from the Dei Gratia concluded that the people on board the Mary Celeste were not planning to leave the ship because they left necessary supplies for survival on board.
Part B
The detail that most accurately supports the answer to Part A is: "The hold had enough food for the crew for at least six months…" This indicates that the crew had sufficient supplies to sustain themselves, suggesting they didn't plan to abandon the ship.
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