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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Morgan question about the ship?
(a) Why it was painted grey.
(b) Why there is no theater.
(c) Why it was deemed seaworthy.
(d) Why it is so big.

2. What item does the other person clean?
(a) Tabletop.
(b) Boat.
(c) Glasses.
(d) Dishes.

3. With whom is Morgan traveling?
(a) Charlie McCartney.
(b) Charlie Manson.
(c) Charlie Melchett.
(d) Charlie Morgan.

4. Morgan finds the cleaning of the glasses to be _______________.
(a) Unnecessary.
(b) Sensual.
(c) Inappropriate.
(d) Rude.

5. 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.

6. What is the relationship of the people in the Prologue?
(a) Acquaintances.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Lovers.
(d) Husband and wife.

7. Where was Adele's lover supposed to arrange an interview for her?
(a) The New York Stock Exchange.
(b) The Metropolitan Opera House.
(c) The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
(d) Carnegie Mellon University.

8. What is the name of Morgan's companion?
(a) Lucas.
(b) Unnamed.
(c) Andrews.
(d) James.

9. What did the dead man press into Morgan's hand?
(a) A photograph.
(b) A lottery ticket.
(c) A key.
(d) A locket.

10. What are the two people doing as the Prologue begins?
(a) Eating.
(b) Looking at each other.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Crying.

11. Who does Morgan take note of in the steerage class?
(a) A fat man.
(b) A tall lady.
(c) A crippled boy.
(d) A blind woman.

12. Morgan thinks that everyone one he meets seems to share ______________.
(a) Magazines.
(b) Stock tips.
(c) Mistresses.
(d) Books.

13. Morgan is the narrator's ______________ name.
(a) It is not clear.
(b) First.
(c) Middle.
(d) Last.

14. Who is the Captain of the ship on which Morgan is sailing?
(a) Captain McCartney.
(b) Captain Ismay.
(c) Captain Smith.
(d) Captain Jones.

15. What do the two people encourage each other to do?
(a) Eat caviar.
(b) Learn French.
(c) Sky dive.
(d) Face death.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the Prologue take place?

2. What does Morgan examine in the cargo hold?

3. What type of musician plays as the ship leaves Ireland?

4. Who is Morgan's uncle?

5. What appears imminent for the two people?

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