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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the captain of the ship?
(a) Matthew Paris.
(b) Charles Wolpert.
(c) Saul Thurso.
(d) William Kemp.

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

3. Whose conflict is the cast of the play discussing in Book One, Part Four?
(a) Adams' and Erasmus'.
(b) Sarah's and Erasmus'.
(c) Bailey's and Aubrey's.
(d) Kemp's and Paris'.

4. How old must Sarah be before she can be engaged?
(a) 22.
(b) 15.
(c) 25.
(d) 18.

5. In what city does the Prologue take place?
(a) Tallahassee.
(b) St. Louis.
(c) Savannah.
(d) New Orleans.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Book One, Part One, how many children does Paris have?

3. How old was Erasmus when Paris removed him from the dam?

4. What is Paris's role on the ship?

5. Why was Paris sent to jail?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do readers discover how Sarah feels about Erasmus?

2. What types of memories does Paris frequently dwell on when he is on the ship?

3. How does Erasmus' role in the play reflect aspects of himself in real life?

4. What do we learn about Paris' wife in Book One, Part One?

5. Describe Paris' last night on shore before boarding the Ship.

6. How does Erasmus feel about Sarah Wolpert in Book One?

7. Why does Erasmus dislike Henry Adams?

8. Why does Thurso have James Wilson flogged?

9. What tragedy occurs while the Ship is being built?

10. What does Erasmus see in town after he gets lost?

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