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1. 1.

   What is the hellish thing that the ancient mariner did?
2. 2.

   How do the other sailors react to what the ancient mariner does?
3. 3.

   Why do the sailors change their minds later?
4. 4.

   Describe what happens after the breeze drops.
5. 5.

   How do the other sailors punish the ancient mariner for his deed?
6. 6.

   "Then all averred, I had killed the bird
   That brought the fog and mist.
   'T was right, said they, such birds to slay,
   That bring the fog and mist."

   1. Who had killed the bird? Who are being referred to as "all"?
   2. How do they behave towards the ancient mariner at first? How many times did they change their mind? What does this tell you about them?