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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator liken himself to?
(a) A nobleman
(b) A tramp
(c) A distinguished author
(d) A scarecrow

2. How long do Johnson and Leach pursue them for?
(a) Three hours
(b) Four hours
(c) Two hours
(d) Ten hours

3. Why does hunting become dangerous?
(a) The men are under attack from Japanese hunters
(b) Bears are roaming the islands
(c) Fog sets in
(d) The have lost their weapons

4. What is the name of the ferry steamer?
(a) Ghost
(b) Martinez
(c) Lilly Pad
(d) San Fran Dan

5. How does the narrator describe Wolf Larsen's eyes?
(a) Small and piglike
(b) Large and handsome
(c) Huge and glaring
(d) Sad and grey

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say Johnson is guilty of doing?

2. What does the narrator tell the captain he does for a living?

3. What does the narrator say knowing Larsen helps him understand?

4. Who does Larsen exclude from his table?

5. Where are the life preservers stored?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Larsen think life is without value?

2. In what way does Hump admire Johnson?

3. How is Mugridge's philosophy materialistic?

4. How does Mudgride attack on Larsen affect Larsen?

5. What is Hump's reaction to finding literature in Larsen's cabin?

6. Why do you think Larsen finds Hump an interesting person to talk to?

7. How does Larsen behave after the mutiny?

8. How does Hump feel about Larsen spending so much time with Brewster?

9. Describe Hump.

10. How is Death Larsen more powerful than his brother's boat?

(see the answer keys)

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