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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. What kind of boat is supposed to meet Morgan to pick up the men he is to smuggle for Mr. Sing?

3. Why does Morgan decide not to kill Eddy?

4. What is the signal from Mr. Sing to come in to shore?

5. What does Frankie tell Morgan is the most dangerous part of working for Mr. Sing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Morgan think he and Wesley were shot at?

2. What does Morgan consider doing when he enters the Channel with the Cubans, and why does he decide against it?

3. What does Harrison hope to do when he sees Morgan's boat in Woman Key?

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

5. What does the Coast Guard find when they approach the Queen Conch?

6. What happens when Sing hands Morgan the money?

7. What does MacWalsey fear when he sees Gordon leave alone?

8. How does Morgan meet Mr. Sing, and what is his first impression of the man?

9. Why does Mrs. Gordon say she is afraid to pray anymore?

10. What does Morgan find on board just as he is about to drift to the place where he will meet Sing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the story, and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

Morgan endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials, and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

What were the major points of the Cuban Revolution, and how do these ideals affect Morgan?

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