Chapter 3

Question 1

1. Write down three reasons that make realize that the man had told him
   the truth and that he might reach Denmark if he obeys the man’s
   orders.

Answer 1

The bundle had lain under the tree.
When David had gone south he had come to Salonica.
There had been a ship sailing for Italy. (p. 51)

Question 2

2. What incident makes David decide to choose a god to help him?

Answer 2

David loses his compass when it falls into the ocean. (p. 52)

Question 3

3. What misconception does David have in his belief in a god?

Answer 3

David thinks that if God helps him he has to return the favor. (p. 54)

Question 4

4. Name two things about David that people who meet him regard as
   strange.

Answer 4

David never smiles.

David’s eyes. (p. 58 – 59)

Question 5

5. What important idea strikes David after he has refused money from the
   gentleman whose spectacles he found?

Answer 5

In future he might be able to find things to do that he could get money
for. (p. 61)

Question 6

6. Angelo, the lorry driver, has difficulty deciding which girl to marry.
   What good advice does David give him?

Answer 6

David tells Angelo to choose the one who is good and kind, but that
ultimately he has to decide for himself. (p. 73 – 74)

Question 7

7. Why does David think Angelo is stupid?

Answer 7

David thinks Angelo is stupid, because he is free to make his own
decisions, but allows others to make them for him. (p. 74)