View a FREE sample

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) Sea gull.
(b) Sparrow.
(c) Egret.
(d) Eagle.

2. What name does Una use when posing as a cabin boy?
(a) Jeremy.
(b) Ulysses.
(c) Clifford.
(d) Chester.

3. Ahab shares which type of candy with the crew?
(a) Maple.
(b) Rock.
(c) Black licorice.
(d) Caramels.

4. Tatting is the art of making _____.
(a) Fishing lures.
(b) Lace.
(c) Bread.
(d) Clothing.

5. What is the name of Kit's old girlfriend?
(a) Cynthia.
(b) Samantha.
(c) Kimberly.
(d) Charlotte.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of store caught on fire?

2. What is the name of the inn where Una stays?

3. What type of berries are not mentioned in relation to Nantucket?

4. Una talks with Giles about making a harness out of braided ____.

5. Kit compares Una to which animal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the conversation between Starbuck and Una.

2. 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.

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

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

5. Describe the scene in which Una meets Rebekkah Swain.

6. 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?

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,032 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample