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As a storm violently tosses their ship, how does the Boatswain respond to Gonzalo's reminder that there is a king onboard?
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He tells Gonzalo to go below deck to make sure that the king is comfortable
He tells Gonzalo to fetch the king so that he can tell the Boatswain what to do
He says that nature doesn't care who is on the ship
He scolds Gonzalo for failing to warn him of the storm
As the storm continues to hammer the ship, how does Gonzalo respond to the threat of drowning?
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He panics and tries to take control of the ship from the Boatswain
He lightens the mood by making a joke about the Boatswain's fate
He becomes confrontational and accuses the Boatswain of incompetence
He accepts his fate and prays to God for forgiveness
Why do the courtiers Antonio and Sebastian insult the Boatswain for ordering them around during the storm?
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They are infuriated by the Boatswain's lack of regard for their authority
They think the Botswain doesn't truly care about saving the ship
They understand that the Boatswain is mocking them by telling them what to do
They believe that the Boatswain is trying to punish them for their rudeness
What do Antonio and Sebastian do as the ship is about to go down?
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They run to be with King Alonso
They abandon the ship on lifeboats
They join the rest of the sailors in praying for their lives
They attempt to repair the ship themselves
