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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 7, Chapters 34-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who offers Erasmus a job?
(a) Henry Adams.
(b) Thurso.
(c) His mother.
(d) Mr. Wolpert.

2. Whom of the following is not a member of the Ship's crew?
(a) Haines.
(b) Barton.
(c) Simmonds.
(d) Sawdust.

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

4. What does Thurso write a letter about in Book One, Part Six?
(a) His plan against Paris.
(b) The horrible weather.
(c) The number of slaves aboard the Ship.
(d) His family.

5. In Book One, Part Five, who decides to go ashore?
(a) Thurso and Barton.
(b) Sarah and her father.
(c) Kemp and Wolpert.
(d) Calley and Erasmus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator of this story?

2. Who argues over the value of each slave?

3. What benefit would Thurso get for lost cargo?

4. Who announces that someone new will be directing the play?

5. Who is the captain of the ship?

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