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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 2, Chapters 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Erasmus' cousin?
(a) Sarah Wolpert.
(b) Luther Sawdust.
(c) Matthew Paris.
(d) Saul Thurso.

2. In what sea is the Ship let loose near the beginning of her voyage?
(a) The Black Sea.
(b) The Mediterranean Sea.
(c) The Yellow Sea.
(d) The Irish Sea.

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

4. Who is the protagonist in this story?
(a) Erasmus Kemp.
(b) Matthew Paris.
(c) Erasmus' father.
(d) Luther Sawdust.

5. Who does Erasmus say that he is going to the Wolpert home to see?
(a) Mr. Wolpert.
(b) Charles.
(c) Paris.
(d) Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Paris to be part of the ship's crew?

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

3. How old is Luther Sawdust?

4. Which three men toast in Book One, Part One?

5. What is a source of conflict for those responsible for building the ship?

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