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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Erasmus say that he is going to the Wolpert home to see?

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

5. Who thanks the gods in Book One, Part Four?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Erasmus not like Matthew Paris?

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

4. How would you describe Erasmus as he is presented in the first half of the book?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does Erasmus dislike Henry Adams?

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