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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Erasmus spot in the shadows when he gets lost in the city?
(a) A hungry family.
(b) A dying man.
(c) Stolen goods.
(d) Rodents.

2. Who reveals her interest in Erasmus?
(a) Mrs. Adams.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Mrs. Wolpert.
(d) Ms. Kemp.

3. Who hires a private investigator in Book One, Part Three?
(a) Mr. Kemp.
(b) Mr. Barton.
(c) Mr. Wolpert.
(d) Mr. Thurso.

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

5. Where is the play in Book One, Part One, rehearsed?
(a) Aboard the ship.
(b) In an old schoolhouse.
(c) In an abandoned theater.
(d) At the Wolperts' home.

6. To whom does Paris speak through his journal?
(a) God.
(b) His wife.
(c) Himself.
(d) His son.

7. Where is the final destination of the ship?
(a) Cape Town.
(b) Kingston.
(c) Morocco.
(d) The Americas.

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

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

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

11. What do Thurso and Barton plan to do when they reach shore?
(a) Buy alcohol.
(b) Abandon ship.
(c) Trade in gold dust.
(d) Throw the others overboard.

12. To whom does Paris write a letter?
(a) William Kemp.
(b) The Bishop of Norwich.
(c) His dead wife.
(d) Charles.

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

14. Who is the protagonist in this story?
(a) Luther Sawdust.
(b) Erasmus' father.
(c) Matthew Paris.
(d) Erasmus Kemp.

15. Why does Blair go to a bar?
(a) To find his wife.
(b) To dance.
(c) To meet with crew members.
(d) To eat and drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is in charge of the men who were tricked to be part of the crew?

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

3. What was the name of Paris' wife?

4. Who is Erasmus' cousin?

5. What does Paris do while the crew is busy with preparations?

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