English 1202
A Night to Remember
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Section 1: True/False and multiple choice (15 Marks)
True or False (5 marks)
1. Captain Lord and his ship the Californian rescued the Titanic’s survivors.
2. The Titanic wasn’t warned of any icebergs in the area.
T / F
T / F
3. Chief Baker Charles Joughin owed his life to luck and alcohol. T / F
4. The Titanic did not have enough lifeboats. T / F
5. A stoker tried to steal Philip’s lifejacket while he was sending a message. T / F
Multiple choice (10 marks)
1. Why didn’t Fifth Officer Lowe react to the ship shuddering?
a) because he was eating
b) because he was sleeping
c) because he was off duty
d) because he thought it was a propeller
2. Who did Walter Hurst thought he touched with the oar from the lifeboat?
a) Murdoch
b) Lightoller
c) Captain Smith
d) Thomas Andrews
3. How did the people initially react when they heard the ship hit an iceberg?
a) angry
b) excited
c) sad
d) afraid
4. What did Officer Stone of the ship Californian think we he saw the Titanic send
up its rockets?
a) he thought they had mail
b) he thought they were in danger
c) he thought it was strange
d) he thought they were having a party
5. What was wireless operator Phillip’s response to the Califorian when it was
warning him about the ice?
a) Good we need some for our drinks
b) Shut up, shut up! I’m busy.
c) Thanks for the warning
d) SOS
6. Why did Steward Hart have so much trouble getting third class passengers into
their life jackets?
a) because the jackets were too small
b) because they didn’t like the colour of the jackets
c) because many of them didn’t speak English
d) because they were afraid to go on the First class deck
7. What did third class passenger Daniel Buckley do when he was aboard a lifeboat?
a) hide under a seat
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b) stole the boat
c) pulled a woman’s shawl over himself
d) comforted pretend he was a wealthy banker
8. What did many of the survivors in the lifeboats want to do about the swimmers in the
water?
a)
b)
c)
d)
row away from them
shoot them
pick them up
throw them life jackets
9. What did Miss Francatelli loose with the ship?
a) her husband
b) a gold watch
c) a set of false teeth
d) a nightdress
10. The phrase “It reminds me of a bloomin’ picnic” is example of this literary
device.
a) simile
b) personification
c) illusion
d) irony
Section 2: Quote Identification (12 marks)
Briefly explain the significance of three of the five quotes. (4 marks each)
* Choose only three out of the four quotes.
1. “ . . It was hard to know whether to joke or be serious – whether to chop down a
door or be a hero, or chop it down and get arrested. No two people had the same
reaction.”
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2. “…channel them to the proper dining saloon (depending on class) for a medical
check.”
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3. “Had any one of these “ifs” turned out right, every life might have been saved.
But they all went against her – a classic Greek tragedy.”
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4. “It was the start of a self-imposed exile from active life. Within a year he retired
from the White Star Line, purchased a large estate on the west coats of Ireland,
remained a virtual recluse till he died in 1937.”
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5. “God himself could not sink this ship”
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Section 3: Short Answer Questions (20 marks)
Answer only four of the following questions.
1. What external conflict and interpersonal conflict does Virgil have to deal with
throughout the novel? (give one example of each).
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2. What internal conflicts does Chief Gillespie have to deal with throughout the
novel? (Give two)
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3. Briefly compare the efficiency of Tibbs and Gillespie as investigators.
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4. Briefly describe Sam Wood’s character. Do you think he is a good person?
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5. Why are the Council Members of Wells guilty of prejudice and Bigotry. Why are
they pressuring Gillespie to do?
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Section 4: Mini Essay – 10 marks
Mini Essay – ¾ page essay (approximately) that is well written and has an introduction,
body and conclusion. Make sure that you try to give some specific references to the
novel.
Throughout the novel we have explored the theme of racism. Write an essay that
discusses how the characters of Sam Wood and Bill Gillespie begin as racist and then
show how their attitudes change throughout the novel especially towards Virgil Tibbs. In
your conclusion be sure to express any opinions you may have about racism and the
characters.
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Bonus Question (3 marks)
Quickly sketch (using pencil or pen) any scene from the novel. State the scene and yes
stick people are acceptable!
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