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

2. What does Morgan hear while in the Marconi telegraph room?
(a) Congratulatory notices for anniversaries.
(b) Warnings of many ships in the area.
(c) German war ship sightings.
(d) Warnings of ice danger ahead.

3. Which of the following topics does Morgan NOT discuss with Scurra over drinks?
(a) Tuohy's political ideas.
(b) His bad dream.
(c) His summer vacation plans.
(d) The fire in the coal bunker.

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

5. What type of costume does Adele prefer to wear for her performance?
(a) Spanish.
(b) African.
(c) French.
(d) Oriental.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thoughts of what continually distract Morgan?

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

3. In which artist's studio did Scurra meet Morgan's mother?

4. What does Andrews want to convert part of the library into?

5. What happens to Morgan when he is poised to speak at dinner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Morgan learn that Wallis is attracted to him?

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

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

8. What is the premise of Chapter 5?

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

10. What little addition to his letter to Wallis does Morgan think she will find appealing?

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