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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. How long does Hump sleep for?

2. Why did Hump not sleep an in adequate enclosure for so long?

3. What do Hump and Brewster take it in turns to do?

4. What does Hump instruct Brewster on?

5. What happens to Larsen during this time

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Do you think it is strange that the Ghost appears on tn the shore?

3. In what could you construe Larsen as a pure character?

4. How does Hump overcome Larsen's destruction of his work?

5. In waht way could the reader see Larsen victorious over Hump?

6. How do you think Hump's love for Brewster help him survive?

7. In what does Larsen attempt to kill Hump finish him off?

8. What position do you think the Islet is that Hump and Brewster arrive at?

9. Describe Hump's 'rigging effort'?

10. How is Hump and Brewster arrival on the islet timely?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

What difference do you think Brewster's introduction makes to the story? What do you would of happened if Brewster was not introduced into the story?

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