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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. Why does Johnson not use Morgan for the full chartered time?

2. How is Mr. Sing killed?

3. What is Morgan's first name?

4. What animal does Morgan compare Wing to when he bounces?

5. How much does Johnson pay the black man after his first day on the chartered boat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Johnson do when he gets a huge marlin on his line, and how does Morgan respond to this?

2. What does Wesley think Morgan should have done when they were shot at?

3. What does Morgan tell Eddy to do after he gets his money from Sing?

4. How does Marie plan to deal with the death of her husband?

5. What is described in the last lines of the book?

6. What does Wesley say about his wound when Morgan leaves Woman Key?

7. What does Emilio say to explain Roberto's actions?

8. Why does the Sheriff tell Gordon that Freddy's Place will be dangerous?

9. What is different about the narration in Part 2?

10. What does Morgan notice after taking the wheel back from Emilio?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which character did you relate with the most in this book? Why is this? How did this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

Many different characters in this book were persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how did persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 3

What are some of the stories told by the war veterans, and how do they affect Gordon?

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