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

2. Wallis notes that Morgan does not _____________ as his friends do.

3. Morgan experiences his __________ day at sea as Chapter 4 begins.

4. After the ship hits the iceberg, what does Morgan see littering the third-class recreation area?

5. Scurra tells Morgan that his ________ resemble his mother's.

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens for Morgan who feels that he has at last found his life's work?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What progress does Morgan make in changing his life in Chapter 5?

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

9. Under what circumstances does Scurra reveal that he knew Morgan's mother?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role of the wealthy men in the early-1900s when the men in the story are living their adult lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they enjoy that 21st century men do not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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