View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Morgan do with Melchett and Hopper instead of writing a secret letter to Wallis?

2. What does McKinlay bring Morgan for his black eye?

3. What does Morgan loan to Wallis?

4. Which of the following did Wallis NOT engage in a game yesterday?

5. Which of the following topics does Morgan NOT discuss with Scurra over drinks?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene for Morgan when the ship hits the iceberg.

2. How does Morgan learn that Wallis is attracted to him?

3. What does Scurra reveal to Morgan about Morgan's mother and adoption?

4. Describe Morgan's bad dream.

5. Under what circumstances does Scurra reveal that he knew Morgan's mother?

6. What are the circumstances in which Morgan and Wallis meet and have an unexpected encounter?

7. What progress does Morgan make in changing his life in Chapter 5?

8. What does Morgan learn when he accompanies Andrews and Captain Smith on an inspection of the ship?

9. What is Morgan learning about himself as he talks to some of the older men on board the ship?

10. What is the heated argument Morgan overhears between Andrews and Ismay?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bainbridge uses more than one instance of irony in the book. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the story and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Melchett. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,125 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample