Question

According to Zero, how did the boat probably get its name?

A) It was named after a famous explorer.
B) It was Stanley's idea to name it "Mary Lou."
C) The boat didn't have a name.
D) The name was chosen by the Warden.

Answer 1

The boat named 'Mary Lou' in the story likely got its name from the warden, as there is no evidence it was named after a famous explorer, did not have a name, or that it was Stanley's idea.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Zero in the novel, the boat was likely named "Mary Lou" after the warden's dog. There is no indication that it was named after a famous explorer, that it didn't have a name, or that it was Stanley's idea. Given the details you provided, none of the other selections seem to be directly supported by the text provided. The name appears to have a more personal origin related to the warden, rather than any historical or external significance. It's a common literary technique for authors to use character-driven reasons for details like the naming of objects to enhance the narrative's depth or provide subtle character insights.

Answer 2

The boat probably got its name as the Sea Venture, which was a ship destroyed in a storm. The sailors from the Sea Venture ended up on Bermuda and had to build new ships to continue their journey. Hence, E) None of above is correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The boat in the question probably got its name as the Sea Venture. The Sea Venture was a ship that got destroyed in a storm. The sailors from the Sea Venture ended up on Bermuda and had to build new ships to continue their journey. So, it is likely that the boat in the question got its name from the famous ship that had a significant impact on the sailors' lives.

Hence, E) None of above is correct answer.

According to Zero, how did the boat probably get its name?

A) It was named after a famous explorer.

B) It was Stanley's idea to name it "Mary Lou."

C) The boat didn't have a name.

D) The name was chosen by the Warden.

E) None of above.