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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. Who assists Hump in helping the wounded sailors?

2. How long does Hump sleep for?

3. What kind of hut do Brewster and Hump build on the island?

4. How does Hump stop Larsen from destroying his work again?

5. What does Hump find Larsen doing during the night?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways is Hump's lack of experience a severe disadvantage when he escapes the Ghost with Brewster?

2. Do you think Hump is worried about their survival?

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

4. How does Brewster's prediction that someone is coming go against her character?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the character of Hump. What do you think the goal of his is? Does his character change as the novel progresses? Do you think Hump achieves his goal?

Essay Topic 2

What is your opinion on seal hunting? Do you think it should be banned?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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