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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 1, Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is present at every stage of the building of the ship?
(a) Matthew Paris.
(b) Erasmus Kemp.
(c) Saul Thurso.
(d) William Kemp.

2. Who finds a surgeon on board the ship unnecessary?
(a) Kemp.
(b) Wolpert.
(c) Thurso.
(d) Paris.

3. Who is the narrator of this story?
(a) Matthew Paris.
(b) Erasmus Kemp.
(c) Sarah Wolpert.
(d) Luther Sawdust.

4. What is in progress when Erasmus arrives at the Wolpert residence?
(a) A play rehearsal.
(b) A birthday party.
(c) A Christmas party.
(d) A funeral.

5. In what city does the Prologue take place?
(a) Tallahassee.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) Savannah.
(d) St. Louis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the play in Book One, Part One, rehearsed?

2. What is Paris's role on the ship?

3. With whom is Erasmus obsessed?

4. Why is Kemp well-respected?

5. How many workers are killed on the Ship while it is being built?

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