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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 3, Chapters 15-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the antagonist in this story?
(a) Thurso.
(b) Paris.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Erasmus.

2. Why does Thurso tell crew members not to beat the other men until after they leave the dock?
(a) He does not want them to jump ship.
(b) He has too much else to do.
(c) He does not want them to tell shore policemen about it..
(d) He does not want them to fight.

3. Who seems satisfied by the deaths that take place on the Ship in Book One, Part One?
(a) Paris.
(b) Erasmus.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Thurso.

4. What is the name of the character who is mentally handicapped?
(a) Robby.
(b) Paul.
(c) Billy.
(d) Daniel.

5. Who meets at the bottom of an old barge?
(a) Members of the play's cast.
(b) Sarah and Erasmus.
(c) Members of the crew.
(d) Paris and his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what sea is the Ship let loose near the beginning of her voyage?

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

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

4. Who tells Daniel about his plan to escape from the ship?

5. What is the name of the play rehearsed in this story?

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