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

2. Morgan experiences his __________ day at sea as Chapter 4 begins.
(a) Second.
(b) Fourth.
(c) First.
(d) Third.

3. How many lifeboats are aboard the Titanic?
(a) 20.
(b) 35.
(c) 110.
(d) 200.

4. What is Morgan's mood this morning?
(a) Sullen.
(b) Melancholy.
(c) Boisterous.
(d) Cheerful.

5. What does Morgan drink before going out on deck for fresh air?
(a) Brandy.
(b) Red wine.
(c) Water.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Morgan pass the afternoon?

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

3. How many years did Andrews spend as an apprentice ship builder?

4. Morgan and Rosenfelder think that their opulent lives are _________________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Morgan's thoughts about Wallis and how does he spend his morning thinking of her?

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

4. What is the premise of Chapter 5?

5. How does Morgan's Sunday morning service compare to that of the steerage passengers?

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

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

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

9. What is Morgan's state of mind at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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

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