In the question, the first and last sentences of the passage are numbered 1 and 6. The rest of the passage is split into four parts and named P, Q, R, and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Read the sentence and find out which of the four combinations is correct.

S1: Smoke oozed up between the planks.

P: Passengers were told to be ready to quit the ship.

Q: The rising gale fanned the smoldering fire.

R: Everyone now knew there was a fire on board.

S: Flames broke out here and there.

S6: Most people bore the shock bravely.

The Proper sequence should be: