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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the steamer Chris has signed on to work for?

2. When Chris takes off his coat and lets it drop on the floor, what does Anna discover in the pocket?

3. What reason does Chris give Burke about why he doesn't want Anna to leave him all alone?

4. What does Anna say she will have ready for them when they return from sea?

5. What job did Chris get on a steamer that sets sail the next day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Anna reveal the secret of her past to Burke and Chris? What does she say she was going to do instead? What are the consequences of her revelation?

Essay Topic 2

Does it seem believable that Burke concluded that he wanted to marry Anna after such a short acquaintance? How does a romantic vision fuel his decision? Do you think he knows Anna well enough to determine the kind of person she is? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the central conflict between Burke and Chris. What intensifies their anger and causes them to lash out at each other? Provide textual examples to explain their conflict and how they resolve it.

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