Refer to The Mary Celeste: An Unsolved Mystery from History for a complete version of this text.
Part A
What did the sailors from the Dei Gratia finally decide must have happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste?
Responses
They were convinced that the crew rebelled against the captain and his family.
They were convinced that the crew rebelled against the captain and his family.
Because of the captain's bad reputation, they knew the crew had left the ship on purpose.
Because of the captain's bad reputation, they knew the crew had left the ship on purpose.
They determined the people on board had to leave in a hurry and were unable to return.
They determined the people on board had to leave in a hurry and were unable to return.
When they saw that ship’s sails were gone, they knew the crew had been swept away by the storm.
When they saw that ship’s sails were gone, they knew the crew had been swept away by the storm.
Question 2
Part B
Which detail from the text most accurately supports the answer to Part A?
Responses
"'Where is the chromometer?' asked Wright. Deveau added, 'And where are the sextant, navigation book, and ship's register?'"
"'Where is the chromometer?' asked Wright. Deveau added, 'And where are the sextant, navigation book, and ship's register?'"
"They checked the crew's quarters, which were in good order, except that there was no crew anywhere to be found."
"They checked the crew's quarters, which were in good order, except that there was no crew anywhere to be found."
"Only three sails were still set. Two had been blown away, and one was lying loose."
"Only three sails were still set. Two had been blown away, and one was lying loose."
"'They went quickly, sir,' said Deveau. 'I do not think they meant to be gone for good.'
