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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. What does Morgan do with Melchett and Hopper instead of writing a secret letter to Wallis?
(a) Plays racquetball.
(b) Plays cards.
(c) Plays shuffleboard.
(d) Drinks whiskey.

2. With whom is Wallis making love on the sofa in her stateroom?
(a) Scurra.
(b) Melchett.
(c) Morgan.
(d) Ginsberg.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What regulation occurs now that the Titanic is midway in its voyage?

2. What advice of Sissy's does Morgan take regarding a frightful image?

3. How many lifeboats are aboard the Titanic?

4. Rosenfelder hopes to sell Adele's dress style to whom?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the situation between Morgan and Scurra in which the book's title becomes apparent.

3. Explain the significance of Morgan's memory of a trip to Mt. Vesuvius as he hides and listens to Wallis and Scurra make love.

4. Describe the scenario as Morgan hides out in Wallis' stateroom as she makes love with Scurra.

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

6. What does Scurra reveal to Morgan about Morgan's mother and adoption?

7. What does Morgan learn when he accompanies Andrews and Captain Smith on an inspection of the ship?

8. Describe the scene for Morgan when the ship hits the iceberg.

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

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

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