Sea Drama:

In the village of Towsbury, the church bells ring in celebration as news arrives that the yacht Endeavour, which had broken its tow rope in a storm, is safely returning home. The villagers, many of whom have family on the yacht, express their relief and prepare to welcome the crew back. Mrs. Wilkinson and Mrs. Ned Hurd, wives of the crew members, share their gratitude and relief, while the men express their emotions in traditional seafaring ways.

What event is being celebrated in the village of Towsbury?

• A local festival

• The safe return of the yacht Endeavour

• A wedding

• A harvest celebration

Where did the yacht Endeavour encounter a storm?

• 400 miles out of New York

• Near London

• Off the coast of France

• In the Pacific Ocean

What is the reaction of the children in Towsbury to the news about the Endeavour?

• They are cheering

• They are crying

• They are confused

• They are indifferent

Who is Mrs. Wilkinson in the context of the Endeavour's crew?

• The captain's wife

• A villager unrelated to the crew

• The wife of the second mate

• A local school teacher

How do the menfolk in Towsbury express their relief about the Endeavour?

• In a manner approved among seamen

• By organizing a parade

• By writing letters

• By singing songs