“Question one,” she boomed over the intercom. “Your ship is taking on water faster than the pumps can clear. What is the first general safety answer?”
She allowed a rare smile. “Good. Now question four—the trick one. A passenger is hysterical, refusing to wear a life vest. They say they can swim to shore ten miles away. What is the safety answer?”
“Question three,” Captain Vane continued. “Man overboard. What is the only acceptable general safety answer?”