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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. With whom is Morgan traveling?

2. What is the first name of the author of EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF?

3. What does Morgan steal from the house at Princes Gate?

4. To whom does Morgan plan to write a letter?

5. What do the two people encourage each other to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the date of the activity noted in the Prologue?

3. What is the nature of the letter Morgan wants to write?

4. Who are Mr. Ismay and Mr. Andrews and what are their roles?

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

6. Who is the tall, beautiful woman and what is the source of her distress?

7. What does Morgan do at home where he has been staying and why does he feel guilty about it?

8. What do Morgan and his companions talk about over dinner the first night on board?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF is a classic story of fear and redemption. What does that classification entail? Why does this story fit into this category?

Essay Topic 2

EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF is a work of historical fiction. Compare and contrast the lives of Morgan and his friends with those of people who actually lived during this time period. What similarities do you find? What differences do you see? How closely does the author mirror the real people of the Titanic? What liberties does she take with the fictional Morgan?

Essay Topic 3

There is much symbolism in this story regarding the painting of Morgan's mother. What does the painting symbolize for Morgan? What does it mean for Scurra?

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