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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. Whose portrait has Delblanc painted?
(a) The Governor's.
(b) Thurso's.
(c) His own.
(d) The British Queen's.

2. Who offers Erasmus a job?
(a) Henry Adams.
(b) His mother.
(c) Mr. Wolpert.
(d) Thurso.

3. Which of the following does Thurso blame for the ship's problems?
(a) The monkey.
(b) The gods.
(c) The dog.
(d) Paris.

4. Where is the person who notices Erasmus' ship?
(a) Atop a hill.
(b) In his tent.
(c) On a tree.
(d) Behind a rock.

5. Who was the first man to see the abandoned ship?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Harvey.
(c) Robby.
(d) Edward.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who receives a letter from Thurso?

2. Who takes Calley back to the Ship?

3. Who lives together in peace in a settlement?

4. What city does Erasmus travel to in Book Two?

5. How many slaves does Thurso think that he has at the end of Book One, Part Six?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sort of effect does Wolpert realize Erasmus has on Sarah?

2. What role does witchcraft play in this story?

3. How does Erasmus discover the ship in the swamp?

4. How has Paris' life changed between Book One and Book Two?

5. What problems do you foresee in the potential relationship between Erasmus and Sarah?

6. Why does Mrs. Kemp deny that her husband committed suicide?

7. Describe the story of the trees as told by Paris and Kenka.

8. Contrast the fort with the impoverished town that Paris visits in Book One, Part Six.

9. How does Erasmus' relationship with Sarah change after Mr. Kemp dies?

10. Explain the role of depression in Book One, Part Six.

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