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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What philosophical statement does the narrator share at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."
(b) "Nothing lasts, neither joy nor despair."
(c) "A penny saved is a penny earned."
(d) "The early bird gets the worm."

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

3. Wallis notes that Morgan does not _____________ as his friends do.
(a) "Dance as well."
(b) "Insult her intelligence."
(c) "Skim the surface."
(d) "Flirt with her."

4. At 11:58 p.m., Captain Smith estimates that the Titanic will remain afloat no longer than how many hours?
(a) 2.
(b) 13.
(c) 4.
(d) 7.

5. There is discontented talk aboard ship about whom?
(a) The Germans.
(b) John Jacob Astor.
(c) Americans.
(d) Captain Smith.

6. Why is Wallis feeling sad?
(a) She lost her mink coat.
(b) She just broke up with her boyfriend.
(c) She wanted to stay in Europe longer.
(d) She thinks Morgan is avoiding her.

7. What debate did Wallis have with Morgan's friends yesterday?
(a) Who is double-jointed.
(b) Who would get married first.
(c) Who they would throw out of a balloon if it were in danger of crashing.
(d) Who would get married last.

8. Where is Morgan struck during the racquetball game?
(a) Chest.
(b) Forehead.
(c) Back.
(d) Arm.

9. With whom does Andrews argue about Titanic's need to reach New York in record time?
(a) Captain Smith.
(b) Scurra.
(c) Ismay.
(d) Morgan.

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

11. What does Morgan do on the way to dinner?
(a) Orders flowers for Wallis.
(b) Places a call to his uncle.
(c) Stops at the bar for a drink.
(d) Slides a note under Wallis' door.

12. On what day does Chapter 3 take place?
(a) April 1.
(b) April 15.
(c) April 12.
(d) December 31.

13. What does Morgan notice about his hands?
(a) Purple stains on his palms.
(b) Scratches on his skin.
(c) Dirt under his fingernails.
(d) Blisters on his thumbs.

14. Which woman does Scurra discuss with Morgan?
(a) Wallis.
(b) Molly Brown.
(c) Scurra's wife.
(d) Morgan's mother.

15. What does McKinlay return to Morgan?
(a) Morgan's mother's picture.
(b) His passport.
(c) His tuxedo.
(d) His diamond cuff links.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Morgan hear while in the Marconi telegraph room?

2. Which of the following does NOT describe Morgan's behavior following the embarrassing sexual interlude between Wallis and Scurra?

3. A woman finds ___________ on deck and insists on kind treatment for it.

4. What does Morgan do when he runs into Wallis on the way to dinner?

5. What is Morgan's state of mind regarding seeing Wallis and Scurra making love?

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