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

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

3. Why is Kemp well-respected?
(a) Because of his wealth.
(b) Because of his singing talent.
(c) Because of his personality.
(d) Because of his family.

4. Why was Paris sent to jail?
(a) He denied the Bible.
(b) He admitted to a crime that he did not commit.
(c) He stole food for his family.
(d) He killed someone in an accident.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asks Paris to be part of the ship's crew?

2. What does Paris ask to use in Book One, Part Three, Chapter 16?

3. How does William Kemp regard his wealth?

4. What do Thurso and Barton plan to do when they reach shore?

5. Who has severe seasickness?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which three characters share a toast in Book One and why do they share it?

2. Describe what happens in Book One, Part One, when Erasmus gets to the Wolperts' home.

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

4. What significance does the mantra "when we are married" have in Book One, Part Four?

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

6. Why does Thurso have James Wilson flogged?

7. How is Thurso characterized in Book One, Part Two?

8. What does Erasmus compare to cattle in Book One, Part Four?

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

10. What is the relationship between Kemp and Saul Thurso like?

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