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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Scurra tells Morgan that his ________ resemble his mother's.
(a) Hands.
(b) Eyes.
(c) Ears.
(d) Lips.

2. What does Scurra reply when Morgan inquires about his being in love with Wallis?
(a) "She is my Juliet and I am her Romeo."
(b) "Love is what women feel."
(c) "I only have eyes for her."
(d) "In love with that shrew? Never!"

3. In what city does the story begin?
(a) Paris, France.
(b) New York, New York.
(c) London, England.
(d) Madrid, Spain.

4. Ginsberg thinks that the ship is listing to the port side which indicates ______________________.
(a) A fire in a bunker.
(b) An iceberg ahead.
(c) Strong headwinds.
(d) Inexperienced captain.

5. What do the ship's passengers remark to themselves while boarding?
(a) How safe the ship is.
(b) How cold the weather is.
(c) How bright the sun is.
(d) How slow everyone is.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date does the story begin?

2. What does Morgan do with Melchett and Hopper instead of writing a secret letter to Wallis?

3. What happens to Morgan when he is poised to speak at dinner?

4. Who is the subject of the painting Morgan puts in his stateroom?

5. What is Scurra's prominent physical characteristic?

(see the answer key)

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