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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. After how many weeks adrift was the flesh falling off of Maurice and Maralyn's bodies and their bones poking through their skin?

2. How old were Maurice and Maralyn when they were rescued?

3. How much time did Maralyn have to spend detangling the knots in her hair?

4. When did Maurice and Maralyn see a tanker and use the last of their flares?

5. When Maralyn made a list for Sunday Tea, how many people did she imagine would attend?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did doctors say about Maurice and Maralyn's physical condition?

2. Why did Maurice and Maralyn insist on keeping watch?

3. What schedule did Maurice and Maralyn keep on board the Wolmi?

4. How did Maurice and Maralyn try to make flares when they used the last of theirs?

5. What type of ship was the Wolmi, and what journey had she been making?

6. How were Maurice and Maralyn spotted by the crew of the Wolmi?

7. Why did Maurice and Maralyn move to Alderney and where did they live there?

8. In Part 2, Chapter 10, with what activities did Maralyn try to distract Maurice?

9. What problems did the couple have as April became May?

10. Why was it decided to take Maurice and Maralyn to Honolulu?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the captain, Maurice felt he was responsible for the sinking of the Auralyn. Why did Maurice feel he was responsible?

Essay Topic 2

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe people in a narrative and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe individuals, places, and things. How does Elmhirst use imagery to help readers imagine the world where individuals live in A Marriage at Sea?

Essay Topic 3

Maurice and Maralyn considered their chances of rescue after they lost their boat. What did their attitudes reveal about optimism and pessimism?

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