We’re Not Afraid to Die QUESTIONS FROM TEXTBOOK SOLVED
We’re Not Afraid to Die – Understanding the Text Question 1: List the steps taken by the captain 1. to protect the ship when rough weather began 2. to check the flooding of the water in the ship Answer: 1. In order to protect the ship from rough weather, the captain decided to slow it down. 2. Larry and Herb started pumping out water. The captain stretched canvas and secured water proof hatch covers across the gaping holes. Question 2: Describe the mental condition of the voyagers on 4th and 5th January. Answer: On January 4, the voyagers felt relieved after 36 hours of continuous pumping out water. They had their first meal in almost two days. Their respite was short-lived. They faced dangerous situation on January 5. They were under great mental stress. Question 3: What lessons do we learn from such hazardous experiences when we are face to face with death? Answer: Hazardous experiences may bring us face to face with death, but they impart us