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

Short Answer Questions

1. What philosophical statement does the narrator share at the beginning of Chapter 5?

2. Where does Morgan accompany Melchett this morning?

3. Which of the following does NOT describe Morgan's behavior following the embarrassing sexual interlude between Wallis and Scurra?

4. Morgan and Rosenfelder think that their opulent lives are _________________.

5. Thoughts of what continually distract Morgan?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens for Morgan who feels that he has at last found his life's work?

3. What is the incident regarding a snail on deck that Morgan must attend to?

4. What is Morgan's state of mind at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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

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

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

8. Explain the context of the conversation Morgan has with Scurra.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Morgan. 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 2

Explain the significance of the story's title. What did the author mean by calling the book EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF? Is there a double meaning in the title? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Morgan and Scurra. What are their roles within the story? Why is there such animosity between the two?

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