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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paris do while the crew is busy with preparations?
(a) Writes in his journal.
(b) Lifts weights.
(c) Sleeps.
(d) Talks to Thurso.

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

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

4. Whose blood is seen on the deck of the ship?
(a) Wilson's.
(b) A little boy's.
(c) It is unclear.
(d) Paris'.

5. In what sea is the Ship let loose near the beginning of her voyage?
(a) The Irish Sea.
(b) The Yellow Sea.
(c) The Mediterranean Sea.
(d) The Black Sea.

6. What was the cause of Ruth's death?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Broken heart.
(c) Miscarriage.
(d) Car accident.

7. Who is Erasmus' cousin?
(a) Sarah Wolpert.
(b) Saul Thurso.
(c) Luther Sawdust.
(d) Matthew Paris.

8. With whom is Erasmus obsessed?
(a) Paris.
(b) Charles.
(c) Sarah.
(d) His father.

9. Who is discovered to be struggling financially in Book One, Part Four?
(a) Mr. Wolpert.
(b) Mr. Calley.
(c) Mr. Daniels.
(d) Mr. Kemp.

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

11. What was Sawdust's father's profession?
(a) Captain.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Writer.
(d) Lawyer.

12. How does William Kemp regard his wealth?
(a) As fleeting and temporary.
(b) As a miracle.
(c) As a product of hard work.
(d) As something not to be taken for granted.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the cast not seem to like much?

2. To which of the following destinations will the Ship take her maiden voyage?

3. What is the name of the play's new director?

4. What instrument does Sullivan play?

5. What was the name of Paris' wife?

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