The Sea-Wolf Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is it about being assigned to work in the galley with the Cockney cook Mugridge that most infuriates Humphrey? (from Chapters 16 - 21)

Mugridge has bad body odor.

The cook insists that Humphrey call him

Mugridge drinks and laughs at Humphrey when he does menial labor.

Working with food makes Humphrey seasick.

2.

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

As a closet homosexual.

As an informer for Wolf Larsen.

With respect and awe for his learning.

As a laughingstock and land lubber.

3.

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

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.

Yes, he wants to become a captain.

4.

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

By locking two men in the brig.

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

He tells Maud to avoid the crew.

He docks them half of their pay.

5.

How does Wolf Larsen deal with discontent among the crew? (from Chapters 29 - 39)

He threatens to fire them all and hire a new crew.

He orders them not to discuss work issues among themselves.

He murders two of the biggest complainers.

He talks to his men to find the causes of their discontent.

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