The Sea-Wolf Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What nickname does the crew give Humphrey Van Weyden? (from Chapters 29 - 39)

Hump.

Invalid.

Lump.

Van.

2.

What is the most important thing Humphrey Van Weyden learns from the sinking of the Martinez? (from Chapters 16 - 21)

Women on a sinking ship scream a lot.

Captain Larsen of the Ghost is a kind and benevolent rescuer.

Steam ferries are faster than sailing ships.

Any kind of sea voyage is fraught with danger and the unexpected.

3.

What is the attitude of Maud and Humphrey upon discovering that Larson is alive aboard the ship wreckage? (from Chapters 29 - 39)

Rejoicing and relief.

Wanting to help him survive.

Plotting to kill him.

Fear and caution.

4.

How does Wolf Larsen deal with discontent among the crew? (from Chapters 29 - 39)

He talks to his men to find the causes of their discontent.

He threatens to fire them all and hire a new crew.

He murders two of the biggest complainers.

He orders them not to discuss work issues among themselves.

5.

What is the ice breaker that starts a conversation between Humphrey Van Weyden and Maud Brewster? (from Chapters 16 - 21)

He compliments her on her dress.

They discover they are both from the same hometown.

He tells her that he's favorably reviewed one of her books in a newspaper.

She asks if he likes to dance.

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