Question

What argument do the cook and correspondent have during their first day in the lifeboat?

1) They argue about why the correspondent should have to row but the cook does not have to do so.
2) They argue about where they are located relative to the shoreline since they entered the dinghy in the dark.
3) They argue about whether they should attempt to rescue any of the other shipwrecked sailors.
4) They argue about the difference between a life-saving station and house of refuge.

Answer 1

The cook and the correspondent argue about the difference between a life-saving station and a house of refuge.

option 4 is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

The argument between the cook and the correspondent in their first day in the lifeboat revolves around the difference between a life-saving station and a house of refuge. The cook claims that they are near a house of refuge and that they will be rescued soon, while the correspondent argues that houses of refuge do not have crews. They continue to debate while facing the challenges of rowing and navigating in the lifeboat.

The cook insists that a house of refuge near Mosquito Inlet Light has a crew ready to come to their rescue, while the correspondent counters that houses of refuge do not have crews, but are places where provisions are stored for shipwrecked people. Their exchange reveals a mixture of hope and desperation, and a lack of clear understanding about their chances of rescue. option 4 is correct