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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who raises his hand to the boatswain?
(a) Saul Thurso.
(b) Daniel Calley.
(c) James Wilson.
(d) Matthew Paris.
2. What does Paris do while the crew is busy with preparations?
(a) Lifts weights.
(b) Writes in his journal.
(c) Talks to Thurso.
(d) Sleeps.
3. Which three men toast in Book One, Part One?
(a) Paris, Kemp, and Thurso.
(b) Paris, Wolpert, and Kemp.
(c) Kemp, Wolpert, and Thurso.
(d) Thurso, Wolpert, and Paris.
4. What does Erasmus spot in the shadows when he gets lost in the city?
(a) Rodents.
(b) A dying man.
(c) A hungry family.
(d) Stolen goods.
5. Why does Erasmus get lost in town after rehearsing for the play?
(a) He avoids a fight.
(b) He is sleepy.
(c) He is drunk.
(d) He is lovesick.
6. Who thanks the gods in Book One, Part Four?
(a) Kemp.
(b) Wolpert.
(c) Calley.
(d) Thurso.
7. Who tells Daniel about his plan to escape from the ship?
(a) Deakin.
(b) Paris.
(c) Libby.
(d) Adams.
8. What is the name of the play's new director?
(a) Henry Adams.
(b) David Williamson.
(c) John Gibbons.
(d) Lawrence Carter.
9. Who is discovered to be struggling financially in Book One, Part Four?
(a) Mr. Calley.
(b) Mr. Kemp.
(c) Mr. Daniels.
(d) Mr. Wolpert.
10. Why was Paris sent to jail?
(a) He stole food for his family.
(b) He denied the Bible.
(c) He admitted to a crime that he did not commit.
(d) He killed someone in an accident.
11. According to the narrator, why does Thurso decide to have a man flogged?
(a) He is vindictive.
(b) He is mentally ill.
(c) To serve as a lesson to the rest.
(d) He is delirious.
12. Who does Erasmus say that he is going to the Wolpert home to see?
(a) Mr. Wolpert.
(b) Paris.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Charles.
13. What are the men aboard the ship preparing for in Book One, Part Four?
(a) Their departure.
(b) The arrival of the Africans.
(c) A card game.
(d) The weather.
14. Who does the cast not seem to like much?
(a) Adams.
(b) Thurso.
(c) Kemp.
(d) Paris.
15. Why is Kemp well-respected?
(a) Because of his personality.
(b) Because of his singing talent.
(c) Because of his family.
(d) Because of his wealth.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who announces that someone new will be directing the play?
2. Where is the inn where Paris spends his last night on shore?
3. Who signed both Paris' medical license and prison sentence?
4. How many workers are killed on the Ship while it is being built?
5. What is a source of conflict for those responsible for building the ship?
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