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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 eventually happens to the boat?

2. What do Brewster and Hump complete at the beginning of the chapter?

3. Where does Larsen try to capture Hump?

4. What does Hump do for the first time in many weeks at the end of the chapter?

5. What sea does Hump think they are in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think it is strange that the Ghost appears on tn the shore?

2. How is the blind Larsen still a formidable force?

3. What happens to Brewster and Hump's boat once they take for the seas?

4. How does Ghost's attack on the Macedonia put them on an even keel?

5. In what could you construe Larsen as a pure character?

6. Describe Hump and Brewster's hut.

7. How is Hump and Brewster arrival on the islet timely?

8. How does Hump overcome Larsen's destruction of his work?

9. In what has Hump gained power over Larsen?

10. Do you think Hump is worried about their survival?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the novel's chronological setting. What was happening in the USA during the time the novel was set? Are these concerns reflected in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel London shows how important it is to work as a member of a team. Discuss the importance of teamwork. What are the differences between leaders and followers? How can a team work well with a variety of individuals? Do you think the crew on the Ghost work well together?

Essay Topic 3

Examine Jack London's writing style.

1) What are the elements of writing style?

2) What is London's writing style?

3) What meaning does London's style give to the book.

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