Setting
What is the primary location where the events of "The Sea Wolf" take place?
The Pacific Ocean
Who is the fearless and domineering captain of the Ghost?
Wolf Larsen
Who is the author of "The Sea Wolf"?
Jack London
What leads to Humphrey van Weyden's shipwreck and subsequent rescue by the Ghost?
A collision at sea between the ferry Martinez and another vessel.
What does the Ghost symbolize in "The Sea Wolf"?
Isolation and lawlessness
On what type of vessel does most of the story unfold?
A sealing schooner
What is the name of the female character who develops a close bond with Humphrey van Weyden?
Maud Brewster
In addition to "The Sea Wolf," what other famous adventure novel did Jack London write?
"The Call of the Wild."
What brings the protagonist, Humphrey van Weyden, aboard the Ghost in "The Sea Wolf"?
A ferry collision
What does the character of Wolf Larsen symbolize in "The Sea Wolf"?
ruthless individualism
What is the name of the shipwrecked ferry that Humphrey van Weyden boards before being rescued by the Ghost?
The Martinez
Which crew member is known for his intellectual pursuits and serves as a contrast to the rugged sailors?
Hump (Humphrey van Weyden)
What time period did Jack London live in?
He lived from 1876 to 1916.
What do Hump and Maude name their island?
Endeavor Island
Who loses a foot to a hungry shark while being dangled from a rope alongside the Ghost?
Thomas Mugridge
In which city does the story begin before transitioning to the sea?
San Francisco
Who is the cook on the Ghost, known for his practicality and resourcefulness?
Thomas Mugridge
How did Jack London's own experiences influence his writing in "The Sea Wolf"?
His time spent as an oyster pirate and sailor
How does the relationship between Humphrey van Weyden and Maud Brewster evolve throughout the novel?
They develop a deep connection and romantic feelings for each other.
According to Wolf Larsen's theory, what is "life"?
A yeasty ferment which eats its fellows in order to move but which inevitably ceases to move
What unique characteristic does the Ghost possess, making it different from other ships?
The Ghost has an unusually small crew for its size
Who is the mutinous sailor who forms a bond with Humphrey van Weyden and becomes a central character in "Sea Wolf"?
Leach
What is Jack London's original name at birth?
John Griffith Chaney
When does Wolf Larsen die?
During a violent storm
Van Weydon twice brings up the topic of Maude's famous sonnet. What is this sonnet called?
"Kiss Endured"