Questioning and Critical Thinking- Section 2 (amarachi)

Questions
1. "The port lids were pulled down. Twenty horrible faces appeared. A rush for the iron ladder began. But the first native who placed his hand on the stair rail was struck from behind by some invisible force that I could not figure out. He fled as if pursued by all the devils of the underworld, howling, making the wildest contortions."
How would you feel if you were this first native? Explain why.
2. "Our course was directed toward the west. on the 11th of January we doubled Cape Wessel, which is situated in 135 degrees longitude and 10 degrees north latitude.
 Why do you think the author includes the amount of degrees a point is? Is it necesarry? Explain why.
3. "The harpooner could scarcely restrain his glee. He was like a captive newly escaped from prison who did not realize the he must soon reenter the walls of his cage."
Who is the harpooner in the novel and do you think this description would of fit how he was actually feeling, if you were there in time?
4. Out of Counseil, Ned Land, Captain Nemo, or Arronax, who do you think would be the better captain and ruler of the boat, that would keep everyone safe from danger and still keep in mind others opinions?
5. "During the low tide the natives kept wandering about near the submersible but offered us no trouble."
Define, 'low tide". Does this help them on sea?