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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Morgan notes that the sea is what color?
(a) Black.
(b) Blue.
(c) Purple.
(d) Grey.

2. What drops onto the letter Morgan writes to Walls?
(a) Ink.
(b) Tear.
(c) Blood.
(d) Coffee.

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

4. What does McKinlay bring Morgan for his black eye?
(a) Eye patch.
(b) Raw meat.
(c) Ice.
(d) Cold cloth.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Morgan's mood this morning?

2. Why is Wallis feeling sad?

3. On what day does Chapter 3 take place?

4. What debate did Wallis have with Morgan's friends yesterday?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens for Morgan who feels that he has at last found his life's work?

2. What little game does Wallis admit to playing with Morgan's friends the day before?

3. Explain the context of the conversation Morgan has with Scurra.

4. What are the circumstances in which Morgan and Wallis meet and have an unexpected encounter?

5. What is Morgan learning about himself as he talks to some of the older men on board the ship?

6. What is the premise of Chapter 5?

7. What foreshadowing is revealed in the conversation between Scurra and Morgan regarding Wallis?

8. Explain the foreshadowing related to the song sung in the Sunday morning service.

9. What progress does Morgan make in changing his life in Chapter 5?

10. Describe Morgan's bad dream.

(see the answer keys)

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