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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paris ask to use in Book One, Part Three, Chapter 16?
(a) A Bible.
(b) The oven.
(c) A fishing pole.
(d) The sickbay.

2. Which part in the play does Erasmus take?
(a) Romeo.
(b) Ferdinand.
(c) Macbeth.
(d) Hamlet.

3. Which of the following books reminds Paris of his past?
(a) Sea of Words Dictionary.
(b) Adventures of Aubrey the Sailor.
(c) Treatise on the Movement of Heart & Blood.
(d) Treasure Island.

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

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

6. Why does Calley end up on the Ship?
(a) His brother is a crew member.
(b) He wants to go to Africa.
(c) He is training to be a captain.
(d) He is tricked.

7. Which weapon is presented in Book One, Part Two, Chapter 14?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A bow and arrow.
(c) A musket.
(d) A whip.

8. What was the name of Paris' wife?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Sara.
(d) Rebecca.

9. Where does Paris ask to be served his meal?
(a) The galley.
(b) The captain's quarters.
(c) His cabin.
(d) The deck.

10. Who argues over the value of each slave?
(a) Thurso and Yellow Henry.
(b) Thurso and Paris.
(c) Paris and Kemp.
(d) Adams and Henry.

11. Who raises his hand to the boatswain?
(a) Matthew Paris.
(b) James Wilson.
(c) Saul Thurso.
(d) Daniel Calley.

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

13. Who announces that someone new will be directing the play?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Erasmus.
(c) Paris.
(d) Charles.

14. What takes Paris' mind off of the situation involving slaves?
(a) A letter from his wife.
(b) A book about travels.
(c) The Bible.
(d) A book of poetry.

15. What instrument does Sullivan play?
(a) The guitar.
(b) The piano.
(c) The fiddle.
(d) The accordian.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which three men toast in Book One, Part One?

3. Who has severe seasickness?

4. How long has Erasmus known Sarah?

5. Which character does Sarah Wolpert play?

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