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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. Morgan notes that the sea is what color?

2. What does Andrews want to convert part of the library into?

3. What advice of Sissy's does Morgan take regarding a frightful image?

4. With whom does Andrews argue about Titanic's need to reach New York in record time?

5. With whom does Morgan come face-to-face as he opens the foyer door on his way to dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the significance of Morgan's memory of a trip to Mt. Vesuvius as he hides and listens to Wallis and Scurra make love.

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

3. What are Morgan's thoughts about Wallis and how does he spend his morning thinking of her?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Explain the foreshadowing related to the song sung in the Sunday morning service.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of death. Identify at least two instances about death in the book and then cite an examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the painting of Morgan's mother. What does the painting symbolize for Morgan? What does it mean for Scurra?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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