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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. What does Hump change the sails to indicate?

2. What has Hump forgotten?

3. What does Hump unsuccessfully try to build?

4. What does Larsen ask Hump for?

5. What does Hump discover about Larsen?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what does the ending reflect the beginning of the novel?

2. Waht does Hump do once he realizes he holds the power over Larsen?

3. Describe the technical detail goes into when Hump erects the shears.

4. Why is Larsen alone?

5. How is the blind Larsen still a formidable force?

6. How do Hump's thoughts reflect the nature of the long journey?

7. How does Wolf Larsen make up for his boat's lack of power?

8. Do you think London is inconsistent with Hump's character in this chapter?

9. How does Hump learn how to kill the seals?

10. What happens to Brewster and Hump's boat once they take for the seas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Study Jack London's life. How much of the story do you think comes from personal experience? Do you think any of the characters in the book are based on anyone in London's life or even London himself?

Essay Topic 2

In the novel London shows how important it is to work as a member of a team. Discuss the importance of teamwork. What are the differences between leaders and followers? How can a team work well with a variety of individuals? Do you think the crew on the Ghost work well together?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's plot structure.

1) What is the premise of the novel? Does London stick closely to the premise?

2) What problems do the characters have to solve? How do they solve them?

3) Do you think the book concludes satisfactorily?

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