Three Skeleton key

1. What was the reputation of Three Skeleton Key?

• 1. A) It was known for its beautiful beaches.

• 1. B) It was considered a dangerous and eerie place.

• 1. C) It was famous for its vibrant nightlife.

• 1. D) It was a popular destination for tourists.

2. Why did the narrator volunteer for service at Three Skeleton Key?

• 2. A) The pay was high.

• 2. B) He wanted an adventurous experience.

• 2. C) He wanted to visit the Isle de Sein.

• 2. D) He was escaping from convicts.

3. What happened to the three convicts who were wrecked on Three Skeleton Key?

• 3. A) They were rescued by passing ships.

• 3. B) They died of hunger and thirst.

• 3. C) They became lighthouse keepers.

• 3. D) They were attacked by sharks.

4. How did the crew of the derelict ship abandon their vessel?
   

• 4. A) They were forced to leave due to a fire.

• 4. B) They mistakenly believed the ship was sinking.

• 4. C) They were rescued by passing ships.

• 4. D) They were attacked and driven out by rats.

5. What did the rats do when the derelict ship sank?

• 5. A) They drowned in the sea.

• 5. B) They escaped to the nearby rocks.

• 5. C) They formed ranks in the water and swam toward the lighthouse.

• 5. D) They fought among themselves.

6. How did the lighthouse keepers defend themselves against the rats?

• 6. A) They built a barricade on the gallery.

• 6. B) They used knives to fight off the rats.

• 6. C) They sealed themselves in the lantern room.

• 6. D) They called for help from passing ships.

7. What did the lighthouse keepers use to communicate with the rescue ships?

• 7. A) Signal flags

• 7. B) Smoke signals

• 7. C) Morse code signals

• 7. D) A plank to form dots and dashes

8. What did the fireboat use to dislodge the rats from the lighthouse?

• 8. A) High-pressure water jets

• 8. B) Incendiary shells

• 8. C) Poison gas

• 8. D) Traps and bait

9. What caused Le Gleo's mental state to deteriorate?

• 9. A) Lack of food and water

• 9. B) Infection from rat bites

• 9. C) Seeing the three skeletons dancing around him

• 9. D) Being separated from his family

10. What happened to Le Gleo after the incident?

• 10. A) He continued working at the lighthouse.

• 10. B) He was sent to an asylum.

• 10. C) He recovered from his mental illness.

• 10. D) He returned to his home country.