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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day of the month does the Prologue take place?

2. Melchett and Hopper advise Morgan to forget about ____________.

3. What does Morgan question about the ship?

4. What do the women on the ship take as a bad omen?

5. What do the ship's passengers remark to themselves while boarding?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the ship's docking at Queenstown, Ireland, and what happens there.

2. What act does Morgan find sensual regarding his companion?

3. What do the two people in the Prologue do with each other?

4. What is the purpose of a prologue?

5. What is observed about the narrator's demeanor from the Prologue?

6. How does Morgan first learn that there may be a problem with the operations of the Titanic?

7. What is Morgan's itinerary and his destination?

8. What is the story of the tall unnamed woman on board the ship?

9. Who is Charlie Melchett and what do he and Morgan do together as Titanic gets underway?

10. What is the foreshadowing related to an article written by the journalist, Mr. Stead?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of death. Identify at least two instances about death in the book and then cite an examples to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the story. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 3

Bainbridge is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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