View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Morgan return to Wallis' stateroom?
(a) To invite her to dinner.
(b) To retrieve his note to her.
(c) To ask her opinion of his tie.
(d) To kiss her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which woman does Scurra discuss with Morgan?

2. What are Morgan and his friends planning for this evening?

3. Why does Morgan invite Scurra into his stateroom?

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

5. Who is most enthusiastic about Morgan's rise in the White Star enterprise?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the premise of Chapter 5?

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe Morgan's bad dream.

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

9. Under what circumstances does Scurra reveal that he knew Morgan's mother?

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 1,315 words (approx. 5 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample