The Sea-Wolf Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the most important thing Humphrey Van Weyden learns from the sinking of the Martinez? (from Chapters 16 - 21)

Steam ferries are faster than sailing ships.

Captain Larsen of the Ghost is a kind and benevolent rescuer.

Women on a sinking ship scream a lot.

Any kind of sea voyage is fraught with danger and the unexpected.

2.

How do Humphrey and Maud deal with Wolf Larsen? (from Chapters 22 - 28)

They throw him overboard.

They steal away in a lifeboat.

They shoot him in the back of the head.

They ignore him.

3.

How does Wolf Larsen communicate with Humphrey and Maud when they find him on the shipwrecked Ghost? (from Chapters 29 - 39)

By scribbling notes.

With head bobbing.

By silently mouthing his words.

With hand and face gestures.

4.

Does Humphrey decide he wants to be a sailor after his experiences on Larsen's ship? (from Chapters 22 - 28)

Yes, he wants to become a captain.

No, he decides he never wants to see a sailing ship or the sea again.

No, he wants to look for sunken treasure in the Caribbean.

No, he decides he wants to sail around the world in search of stories.

5.

How do crewmen view Humphrey Van Weyden? (from Chapters 16 - 21)

With respect and awe for his learning.

As a closet homosexual.

As an informer for Wolf Larsen.

As a laughingstock and land lubber.

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