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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. Why is Larsen angry?

2. What desire does the narrator say he experiences for the first time?

3. What direction does the Ghost now follow?

4. With his new device who does the captain say can now navigate the ship?

5. What does Hump say Brewster's body is the finished product of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Brewster so readily agrees to Hump's suggestion that she stays with Larsen to keep him calm?

2. How is chapter 14 a major turning point in the narrative?

3. In what ways does Hump compare the sailors to women?

4. In what way does Hump admire Johnson?

5. How are Larsen and Hump views on the battle with nature different?

6. Describe the rescued ship.

7. What does Hump realize is the only factor considered aboard the ship?

8. Do you think Hump survival of the torrid conditions is realistic?

9. How does Hump take to the rest of the crew?

10. How do Hump's presumptions about Larsen prove embarrassing in chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe what is meant by a materialist and idealist. Which one of the two do you think you are?

Essay Topic 2

Compare the differences between self-learning and formal education.

1) Which in your opinion is the more valuable method of learning and why?

2) Do you think Larsen and Hump learn from each others very different upbringings. Support your answer with two examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Examine Jack London's writing style.

1) What are the elements of writing style?

2) What is London's writing style?

3) What meaning does London's style give to the book.

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