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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. With whom is Erasmus obsessed?
(a) His father.
(b) Charles.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Paris.
2. Which three men toast in Book One, Part One?
(a) Thurso, Wolpert, and Paris.
(b) Paris, Wolpert, and Kemp.
(c) Paris, Kemp, and Thurso.
(d) Kemp, Wolpert, and Thurso.
3. Who is the protagonist in this story?
(a) Luther Sawdust.
(b) Erasmus' father.
(c) Erasmus Kemp.
(d) Matthew Paris.
4. What do Thurso and Barton plan to do when they reach shore?
(a) Abandon ship.
(b) Trade in gold dust.
(c) Buy alcohol.
(d) Throw the others overboard.
5. How old is Luther Sawdust?
(a) He is middle-aged.
(b) He is elderly.
(c) He is in his twenties.
(d) He is a teenager.
6. What was the cause of Ruth's death?
(a) Miscarriage.
(b) Broken heart.
(c) Stroke.
(d) Car accident.
7. To whom does Paris write a letter?
(a) William Kemp.
(b) His dead wife.
(c) Charles.
(d) The Bishop of Norwich.
8. To which of the following destinations will the Ship take her maiden voyage?
(a) Africa.
(b) North America.
(c) Ireland.
(d) South America.
9. Why does Thurso tell his men not to mistreat the slaves?
(a) Because he has become a changed man.
(b) Because he feels sorry for them.
(c) Because his wife has asked him to do so.
(d) Because he wants the most money possible for them.
10. Who arrives in Liverpool after having spent eight months at sea?
(a) Saul Thurso.
(b) William Blair.
(c) William Kemp.
(d) Luther Sawdust.
11. Who gives Erasmus permission to propose to Sarah?
(a) His father.
(b) His priest.
(c) Her father.
(d) His uncle.
12. Who hires a private investigator in Book One, Part Three?
(a) Mr. Wolpert.
(b) Mr. Thurso.
(c) Mr. Barton.
(d) Mr. Kemp.
13. What does Paris eat in Book One, Part 3?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Catfish.
(c) Meatballs.
(d) Oatmeal.
14. Whose conflict is the cast of the play discussing in Book One, Part Four?
(a) Sarah's and Erasmus'.
(b) Adams' and Erasmus'.
(c) Bailey's and Aubrey's.
(d) Kemp's and Paris'.
15. Why is Kemp well-respected?
(a) Because of his family.
(b) Because of his personality.
(c) Because of his singing talent.
(d) Because of his wealth.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the name of the play rehearsed in this story?
2. What is the name of the character who is mentally handicapped?
3. Why does Thurso tell crew members not to beat the other men until after they leave the dock?
4. How old was Erasmus when Paris removed him from the dam?
5. Who does the cast not seem to like much?
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