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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 Larsen think he has?

2. What happens to Larsen during this time

3. How does Hump take Brewster to her bed?

4. How long does it take to construct the shears?

5. What do Brewster and Hump decide it is best to do at night?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what way do Hump and Brewster unknowingly fail the now dead Larsen?

3. Describe Hump's 'rigging effort'?

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

5. How has Hump achieved the goal London set for him at the beginning of the novel?

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

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

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

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

10. Describe Hump and Brewster's hut.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using two examples from the book discuss the following discuss the following statement; Sea-Wolf is an attack on Nietzsche's super-man philosophy.

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

Imagine you are stranded on a small islet. How do you think you would survive? What would you have done differently to Brewster and Hump?

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