Correct. The answer is b. Bowen’s father apprenticed him to the sea captain for seven years with the agreement that the captain would teach Bowen everything he needed to know to become a sea captain himself. However, the captain was cruel to Bowen, punishing him for very small mistakes, and did not teach Bowen anything useful, which is why Bowen decided to run away.
Incorrect. The answer is b. Bowen’s father apprenticed him to the sea captain for seven years with the agreement that the captain would teach Bowen everything he needed to know to become a sea captain himself. However, the captain was cruel to Bowen, punishing him for very small mistakes, and did not teach Bowen anything useful, which is why Bowen decided to run away.