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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice of Sissy's does Morgan take regarding a frightful image?
(a) He must picture a giant foot coming down to stomp it flat.
(b) He must sing Christmas carols in his head.
(c) He must recite Bible verses.
(d) He must picture blue skies and puffy clouds.

2. What does Morgan drink before going out on deck for fresh air?
(a) Water.
(b) Red wine.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Brandy.

3. How many years did Andrews spend as an apprentice ship builder?
(a) 3.
(b) 7.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

4. Morgan overhears reports of _______________.
(a) A murder in steerage.
(b) German U-boats in the area.
(c) A large ice field ahead.
(d) More fires in the coal storage area.

5. Why does Morgan invite Scurra into his stateroom?
(a) To smoke a cigar.
(b) To look at his antique cuff links.
(c) To read his letter to Wallis.
(d) To have a drink.

6. What does Morgan want to do while others sleep?
(a) Play cards.
(b) Read.
(c) Get drunk.
(d) Sleep.

7. In which artist's studio did Scurra meet Morgan's mother?
(a) Manet's.
(b) Van Gogh's.
(c) Monet's.
(d) Cezanne's.

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

9. At breakfast Morgan discovers that _________ likes him.
(a) Ida.
(b) Wallis.
(c) Molly.
(d) Adele.

10. Where does Scurra tell Morgan that he had met Morgan's mother?
(a) Provence.
(b) Toronto.
(c) London.
(d) Venice.

11. Which of the following does NOT describe Morgan's behavior following the embarrassing sexual interlude between Wallis and Scurra?
(a) He is only minimally bitter toward Wallis.
(b) He bears no residual grudge toward Scurra.
(c) He is able to keep his vow of not drinking to excess.
(d) He apologizes profusely for the intrusion.

12. What happens to Morgan when he is poised to speak at dinner?
(a) He faints.
(b) He gets a fit of laughter.
(c) He vomits.
(d) He loses his voice.

13. Morgan and Rosenfelder think that their opulent lives are _________________.
(a) Conspicuous.
(b) Unfair.
(c) Abnormal.
(d) Just.

14. What type of costume does Adele prefer to wear for her performance?
(a) Oriental.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) African.

15. What does Morgan hear while in the Marconi telegraph room?
(a) Warnings of many ships in the area.
(b) Warnings of ice danger ahead.
(c) Congratulatory notices for anniversaries.
(d) German war ship sightings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Morgan notice about his hands?

2. With what is Morgan struggling at the beginning of Chapter 4?

3. Which of the following is NOT something Morgan witnesses on passengers in the ship's foyer?

4. Which of the following topics does Morgan NOT discuss with Rosenfelder about Scurra?

5. Which woman does Scurra discuss with Morgan?

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