The Sea-Wolf Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who is dead when Van Weyden regains consciousness on the ship? (from Chapters 29 - 39)

A deck hand.

The captain.

Nobody.

The first mate.

2.

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

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

Steam ferries are faster than sailing ships.

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

Women on a sinking ship scream a lot.

3.

How does Sea Wolf react when he realizes that some of the crew have exhibited "gallantry" toward Maud? (from Chapters 22 - 28)

He tells Maud to avoid the crew.

By locking two men in the brig.

He docks them half of their pay.

He orders all the crew—including seal hunters—to take their meals in steerage instead of officers' mess.

4.

What is the attitude of Maud and Humphrey upon discovering that Larson is alive aboard the ship wreckage? (from Chapters 29 - 39)

Plotting to kill him.

Rejoicing and relief.

Fear and caution.

Wanting to help him survive.

5.

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.

With hand and face gestures.

By silently mouthing his words.

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