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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 does Andrews want to convert part of the library into?

2. Morgan experiences his __________ day at sea as Chapter 4 begins.

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

4. What are Morgan and his friends planning for this evening?

5. What is Morgan's state of mind regarding seeing Wallis and Scurra making love?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the scenario as Morgan hides out in Wallis' stateroom as she makes love with Scurra.

4. What foreshadowing is revealed in the conversation between Scurra and Morgan regarding Wallis?

5. What is the premise of Chapter 5?

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

7. Describe the situation between Morgan and Scurra in which the book's title becomes apparent.

8. How does Morgan's Sunday morning service compare to that of the steerage passengers?

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

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

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

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this novel. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

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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