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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. What is the name of Una's father?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) Ahab.
(c) Kit.
(d) Ulysses.

2. Una talks with Giles about making a harness out of braided ____.
(a) Rope.
(b) Hair.
(c) Stockings.
(d) Kelp.

3. How is Torch related to Una?
(a) Uncle.
(b) Father.
(c) Brother.
(d) Cousin.

4. What part of the lighthouse must be replaced?
(a) Weather vane.
(b) Foghorn.
(c) Door.
(d) Lens.

5. How long has it been since the crew member had been home?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 3 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Una's first child?

2. Who performs the wedding ceremony?

3. How does Ulysses die?

4. What strong emotion is felt by Kit and Una regarding their survival?

5. Stubb jokes about a church dedicated to which animal?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Una decides to dress up as a cabin boy so that she can go out to sea with Kit and Giles. Examine Una's plan. Who does Una meet on the ship?

3. Describe Una's childhood and introduction to the sea.

4. What job is given to Una by Ahab? Why is Una not concerned with potential dangers?

5. Who does Una marry? What is famous about Una's husband?

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

7. What happens to Una after the Sussex sinks?

8. What information does Ahab have for Una about Kit? What is Una's reaction?

9. Una continues to be troubled by her relationship with Kit. Explain Una wandering around in the dark.

10. What happens while Una is incapacitated with illness?

(see the answer keys)

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