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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the note Morgan writes to Wallis?
(a) He tears it up.
(b) A dog snatches it.
(c) A steward delivers it.
(d) It falls overboard.

2. With whom does Morgan come face-to-face as he opens the foyer door on his way to dinner?
(a) Captain Smith.
(b) Wallis.
(c) John Jacob Astor.
(d) Molly Brown.

3. Which of the following is NOT something Morgan witnesses on passengers in the ship's foyer?
(a) Formal wear.
(b) Swimwear.
(c) Bathrobes.
(d) Dressing gowns.

4. What is Morgan's state of mind regarding seeing Wallis and Scurra making love?
(a) He is going to approach Wallis about it.
(b) He vows to forget it.
(c) He is going to challenge Scurra.
(d) He is going to remember it forever.

5. What are Morgan and his friends planning for this evening?
(a) Hang out in steerage.
(b) Play poker.
(c) Shoot fireworks off the deck.
(d) Have Adele sing in the Palm Court.

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

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

8. What did Morgan do with the snail found on deck?
(a) Put it in his pocket.
(b) Tossed it overboard.
(c) Gave it to the chef.
(d) Stepped on it.

9. Morgan alters a phrase in the letter which could be construed to mean that __________________.
(a) He cannot live without Wallis.
(b) He wants to marry Wallis.
(c) He regrets the time he has spent with Wallis.
(d) He does not want to see Wallis again.

10. What does Morgan loan to Wallis?
(a) Stateroom key.
(b) An overcoat.
(c) Slippers.
(d) A dressing gown.

11. Who is most enthusiastic about Morgan's rise in the White Star enterprise?
(a) Adele.
(b) Ginsberg.
(c) Melchett.
(d) McKinlay.

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

13. Captain Smith is assured that there are adequate _______________.
(a) Blankets in the lifeboats.
(b) Food supplies.
(c) Bottles of champagne.
(d) Coal supplies.

14. With what is Morgan struggling at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) His feelings for his mother.
(b) His views on life.
(c) The lack of lifeboats.
(d) The letter to his uncle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Morgan overhears reports of _______________.

2. What does Morgan do before leaving Wallis' stateroom?

3. Where does Scurra tell Morgan that he had met Morgan's mother?

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

5. Morgan experiences his __________ day at sea as Chapter 4 begins.

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