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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ginsberg states that the two overwhelming impulses in life are hunger and __________.
(a) Greed.
(b) Sex.
(c) Religion.
(d) Love.

2. Captain Smith is assured that there are adequate _______________.
(a) Blankets in the lifeboats.
(b) Bottles of champagne.
(c) Food supplies.
(d) Coal supplies.

3. Who is the childhood friend and college roommate Morgan encounters on board ship?
(a) Van Johnson.
(b) Van Halen.
(c) Vandenberg.
(d) Van Hopper.

4. What does the reader NOT learn about the Titanic in Chapter 1?
(a) Its cost.
(b) Its luxury.
(c) Its power.
(d) Its technology.

5. Which of the following does NOT describe Wallis Ellery?
(a) Unattainable.
(b) Beautiful.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the gossipy steward on C Deck?

2. What philosophical statement does the narrator share at the beginning of Chapter 5?

3. What does the steward tell Morgan that several passengers are having?

4. Why does Morgan want to write the letter?

5. Which woman does Scurra discuss with Morgan?

(see the answer key)

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