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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a source of conflict for those responsible for building the ship?
(a) The duties among various crew members.
(b) Payments to crew members.
(c) The figurehead.
(d) Sleeping quarters.

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

3. Who is asked to quit the play?
(a) Adams.
(b) Calley.
(c) Parker.
(d) Barton.

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

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

6. To which of the following destinations will the Ship take her maiden voyage?
(a) Ireland.
(b) South America.
(c) North America.
(d) Africa.

7. What is Paris's role on the ship?
(a) Surgeon.
(b) Captain.
(c) Shipwright.
(d) Skipper.

8. Who is the captain of the ship?
(a) Saul Thurso.
(b) Matthew Paris.
(c) Charles Wolpert.
(d) William Kemp.

9. What is the name of the play's new director?
(a) Henry Adams.
(b) John Gibbons.
(c) David Williamson.
(d) Lawrence Carter.

10. Who gives Erasmus permission to propose to Sarah?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His father.
(c) Her father.
(d) His priest.

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

12. Who has severe seasickness?
(a) Saul Thurso.
(b) Daniel Calley.
(c) Paris.
(d) Luther Sawdust.

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

14. In Book One, Part One, how many children does Paris have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) None.

15. What is the name of the ship in this story?
(a) Her Majesty.
(b) Liberation.
(c) Liverpool Merchant.
(d) Grace.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Erasmus confront in Book One, Part Four?

2. Why is Kemp well-respected?

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

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

5. How does William Kemp regard his wealth?

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