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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. Where does Morgan go to mull over his letter?

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

3. Andrews tells Morgan that in order to be a ship builder, "you must think while others sleep, read while others ____________."

4. What happens to Morgan when he is poised to speak at dinner?

5. Where does Morgan accompany Melchett this morning?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Morgan's thoughts about Wallis and how does he spend his morning thinking of her?

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

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

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

5. What is the premise of Chapter 5?

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

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

8. How does Morgan learn that Wallis is attracted to him?

9. What foreshadowing is revealed in the conversation between Scurra and Morgan regarding Wallis?

10. Explain the significance of Morgan's memory of a trip to Mt. Vesuvius as he hides and listens to Wallis and Scurra make love.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this novel. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 2

Create a brief character study of Melchett. 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 3

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.

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