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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 signed both Paris' medical license and prison sentence?
(a) Erasmus' father.
(b) The Biship of Norwich.
(c) Saul Thurso.
(d) Mr. Wolpert.

2. Who does Erasmus confront in Book One, Part Four?
(a) Adams.
(b) Kemp.
(c) Wolpert.
(d) Thurso.

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

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

5. What are the men aboard the ship preparing for in Book One, Part Four?
(a) The arrival of the Africans.
(b) The weather.
(c) Their departure.
(d) A card game.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character does Sarah Wolpert play?

2. What is the name of the play rehearsed in this story?

3. How does William Kemp regard his wealth?

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

5. Which of the following books reminds Paris of his past?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between Deakin, Calley, and Libby in Book One, Part Three?

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

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

4. Name two men who are convinced to join the crew of the Liverpool Merchant at the last minute.

5. Why does Erasmus not like Matthew Paris?

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

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

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

9. Why was Paris imprisoned?

10. Why does Thurso have James Wilson flogged?

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