• What do the “tears” in stanza 5 symbolize?
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  • Who is the narrator of the story and where is she travelling to?
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  • What warning does the captain give over the loud-speaker the next morning?
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  • How do most adult passengers react to the storm warning, and how does Vasantha’s reaction differ?
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  • What causes the elderly gentleman (Uncle) to fall overboard?
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  • What does Vasantha do the instant she sees the man fall into the sea?
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  • What immediate orders does the captain give after hearing Vasantha’s report?
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  • Describe the difficulty the rescue crew face while trying to save the man.
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  • How do the sailors finally manage to bring the man back to the life-boat?
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  • What medical treatment does the ship’s doctor say the rescued man will need?
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