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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Una talks about training which type of bird?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Sea gull.
(c) Egret.
(d) Sparrow.

2. Giles applies to which school?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Columbia.
(c) Yale.
(d) Princeton.

3. Una originally comes from which state?
(a) Ohio.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Kentucky.
(d) Wisconsin.

4. What is the name of Starbuck's wife?
(a) Mary.
(b) Willa.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Esther.

5. What is the name of Una's first child?
(a) Liberty.
(b) Faith.
(c) Hope.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Una does not wish to undertake which task?

2. Ahab shares which type of candy with the crew?

3. How many chickens were on the ship?

4. What is the name of Kit's old girlfriend?

5. What food does Una compare to sunshine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Una's relationships with Giles and Kit. How does Una feel about the men?

2. Discuss the conversation between Starbuck and Una.

3. Ahab deals with Kit after his bout of dementia. What does Ahab do to try to keep Kit under control?

4. Explain the relationship between Giles and Chester. Who makes the arrangements? How does Una use the arrangement to her advantage?

5. Una spends a great deal of time with Chester. Examine the friendship between Una and Chester. Also examine some of Una's activities on board the Sussex.

6. In chapter seventy-three, it becomes clear to Una that Kit is not going to improve. Discuss some of Kit's actions. What is Una's reaction?

7. Una and Kit discuss the steps they took in order to stay alive while out at sea. What does the pair discuss?

8. Una begins to think about her future on Nantucket. What are some of Una's thoughts?

9. Examine Una's connection with the lighthouse. How long did it take before Una fully explored the structure? Una often equated the lighthouse to freedom. Explain Una's feelings toward the lighthouse.

10. What activity does Una take up with Sallie Swain? What is the metaphor used by Una to describe her relationship with Kit and Giles?

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