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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What did the dying stranger say to Morgan?
(a) "I saw what you did las summer."
(b) "I know who I am."
(c) "I know who you are."
(d) "Please find my son."

6. Why does the tall lady let out a fierce cry?
(a) A strange man accosts her.
(b) Her friend had not boarded at Queenstown.
(c) She almost falls overboard.
(d) Her dress is ripped.

7. What is the name of the ship on which Morgan is sailing?
(a) White Star.
(b) Titanic.
(c) Annabel Lee.
(d) Magnum.

8. How many pages is the Prologue?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

9. What is this section named?
(a) Exit.
(b) Begin at the Beginning.
(c) The Beginning.
(d) Prologue.

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

11. In which city does Lady Duff Gordon have an office?
(a) Paris.
(b) Milan.
(c) Rome.
(d) New York.

12. What is the first name of the author of EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF?
(a) Bert.
(b) Berta.
(c) Beryl.
(d) Bennie.

13. Morgan's manner can be described as ____________.
(a) Rude.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Polite.
(d) Passive.

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

15. Which of the following is NOT a passenger on the Titanic?
(a) John Jacob Astor.
(b) Mark Twain.
(c) Benjamin Guggenheim.
(d) Molly Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ginsberg states that the two overwhelming impulses in life are hunger and __________.

2. Morgan calls the first class passengers _____________________________.

3. What had made the Titanic's sailing date uncertain?

4. Who is the gossipy steward on C Deck?

5. What is the name of Morgan's companion?

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