Captain's Negotiation Tactics

The transcript depicts a tense interaction between a captain and pirates. The pirates demand control and threaten violence, while the captain tries to negotiate and protect his crew. The situation escalates with threats of violence, but eventually, a resolution is reached where the ship is searched under tense conditions. The dialogue highlights themes of power struggle, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

What does the captain repeatedly assert at the beginning?

• He is leaving the ship.

• He knows where the crew is.

• He wants to surrender.

• He is the captain now.

What do the pirates demand from the crew?

• To abandon the ship.

• To hide in the cabins.

• To gather on the bridge.

• To fight back.

What is the consequence if the pirates' demands are not met?

• They will negotiate further.

• They will leave the ship.

• They will call for backup.

• They will harm the crew.

During the negotiation, what does the captain offer?

• To surrender the ship.

• To call for help.

• To search the ship.

• To give them money.

What does the captain question about the pirates' actions?

• Their honesty.

• Their knowledge of the ship.

• Their business methods.

• Their strength.

What does the captain emphasize about the situation?

• It's a negotiation.

• It's a misunderstanding.

• It's a business.

• It's a game.

What does the captain agree to do under certain conditions?

• Leave the ship.

• Search the ship.

• Fight the pirates.

• Call for help.

What condition does the captain set for searching the ship?

• The ship must be abandoned.

• The crew must be safe.

• The pirates must help.

• The pirates must leave.

What does the captain hope will stay on during the search?

• The radio.

• The emergency power.

• The navigation system.

• The lights.

What does the captain offer to do to resolve the situation?

• Fight back.

• Negotiate further.

• Search the ship.

• Surrender.