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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 observes that not drinking alcohol has a _______________ effect.
(a) Severe.
(b) Realistic.
(c) Calming.
(d) Hallucinatory.

2. Thoughts of what continually distract Morgan?
(a) An affair with Wallis.
(b) The ship sinking.
(c) His mother's past.
(d) His summer vacation.

3. Which of the following is NOT an aspect of Morgan's bad dream?
(a) Turning into an infant.
(b) Scratching in the dust.
(c) Riding a unicorn.
(d) Carrying an infant.

4. What does Scurra reply when Morgan inquires about his being in love with Wallis?
(a) "I only have eyes for her."
(b) "In love with that shrew? Never!"
(c) "Love is what women feel."
(d) "She is my Juliet and I am her Romeo."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of costume does Adele prefer to wear for her performance?

2. What does McKinlay bring Morgan for his black eye?

3. With whom is Wallis making love on the sofa in her stateroom?

4. Which of the following is NOT something Morgan witnesses on passengers in the ship's foyer?

5. What does Morgan notice about his hands?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the premise of Chapter 5?

10. What is the heated argument Morgan overhears between Andrews and Ismay?

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