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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 see when he wakes up?

2. What does Brewster predict is going to happen?

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

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

5. Where do Hump and Brewster sail towards?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why is Larsen alone?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the Ghost ship and its layout. Choose one of ship scene from the book and discuss how the setting contributes to the meaning of the scene.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's chronological setting. What was happening in the USA during the time the novel was set? Are these concerns reflected in the novel?

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