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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 do Hump and Brewster decide is their best option?

2. What does Larsen state that his intent is?

3. What does Larsen think he has?

4. What eventually happens to the boat?

5. What do Hump and Brewster construct on the ship?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In waht way could the reader see Larsen victorious over Hump?

3. How has Hump achieved the goal London set for him at the beginning of the novel?

4. Describe the islet.

5. Describe Hump and Brewster's hut.

6. How does Hump learn how to kill the seals?

7. In what does Larsen attempt to kill Hump finish him off?

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

9. How do you think Hump's love for Brewster help him survive?

10. Waht does Hump do once he realizes he holds the power over Larsen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Study Jack London's life. How much of the story do you think comes from personal experience? Do you think any of the characters in the book are based on anyone in London's life or even London himself?

Essay Topic 2

What difference do you think Brewster's introduction makes to the story? What do you would of happened if Brewster was not introduced into the story?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's plot structure.

1) What is the premise of the novel? Does London stick closely to the premise?

2) What problems do the characters have to solve? How do they solve them?

3) Do you think the book concludes satisfactorily?

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