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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. What two things are built in Book One, Part One, Chapter Eight?
(a) Erasmus' love and the Ship.
(b) Thurso's collection of books and the Ship.
(c) Paris' confidence and his family.
(d) The Ship and Kemp's wealth.

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

3. Which part in the play does Erasmus take?
(a) Romeo.
(b) Hamlet.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Ferdinand.

4. Why does Erasmus get lost in town after rehearsing for the play?
(a) He is sleepy.
(b) He is lovesick.
(c) He avoids a fight.
(d) He is drunk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Paris' wife?

2. What was the cause of Ruth's death?

3. Who finds a surgeon on board the ship unnecessary?

4. How old is Luther Sawdust?

5. Which character does Sarah Wolpert play?

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