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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. Which of the following does Morgan NOT learn about the tall lady?

2. What port does Morgan arrive at just in time for breakfast?

3. In what month does the Prologue take place?

4. Where is the dead man taken to await the coroner?

5. The prologue indicates that there will be more ____________ to come.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the two people about to encounter and what is their state of mind?

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

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

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

5. What is the name of one of the characters from the Prologue?

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

7. What had the dying man given to Morgan?

8. Morgan is attracted to the elusive Wallis Ellery but how does she treat him?

9. How does EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF BEGIN?

10. How does Morgan narrate his experience encountering other passengers boarding the Titanic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Scurra. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Morgan and Wallis. Be sure to include any other characters who you think survived the sinking of the Titanic. Incorporate the characters' emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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