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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part 9, Chapters 51-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How many workers are killed on the Ship while it is being built?
(a) None.
(b) Seven..
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

4. How long has Erasmus known Sarah?
(a) About two years.
(b) Most of his life.
(c) One week.
(d) About ten years.

5. What does Erasmus find when he goes to find his father?
(a) That he has hung himself.
(b) That he is trading illegally.
(c) That he is having an affair.
(d) That he is working late.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Sawdust's father's profession?

2. Who raises his hand to the boatswain?

3. What does Erasmus think about during his father's funeral?

4. What industry does Erasmus vow to go into in order to restore his father's name?

5. Where is the inn where Paris spends his last night on shore?

(see the answer key)

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