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1. 1.

   With what hope has the author started the story? 

2. 2.

   According to the author sleeping where presents some difficulties to the novice?

3. 3.

   "The frequent whistling of the engine during the night is apt.." - 

   1. Who is the speaker of the above quoted line ?
   2. For what the frequent whistling apt for ?
   3. What was the meaning of different whistles ? 
4. 4.

   What did five whistles mean ? 

5. 5.

   What do you have to do if you hear five whistles ?

6. 6.

   "As a further precaution against accident" -

   1. What should you do as a precaution against accident ?
   2. Explain the different types precautions the speaker has mentioned here.