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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. What benefit would Thurso get for lost cargo?
(a) Insurance payments.
(b) None.
(c) Tax write-off.
(d) Less people to feed.

2. In Book One, Part Five, who decides to go ashore?
(a) Calley and Erasmus.
(b) Thurso and Barton.
(c) Kemp and Wolpert.
(d) Sarah and her father.

3. Why are Blair and Inchebe arguing?
(a) Because they want to play different games.
(b) Because they are in love with the same woman.
(c) Because their turkey hunt was unsuccessful.
(d) Because they are tired.

4. Which of the following does Erasmus eat that is in the shape of a black woman?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Steak.
(c) Cake.
(d) Ice cream.

5. Who does Erasmus decide must be brought to justice?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His ex-wife.
(d) His cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the slave boy whom Paris accompanies purchase on shore?

2. Who is the Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Southern District?

3. What type of effect does Wolpert think that Erasmus has on Sarah?

4. What frightened Paris's wife?

5. Who is a principal slave dealer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What events lead to the disappearance of Deakin and Calley?

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

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

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

5. How does Paris' fair treatment of others benefit him in Book One, Part Six?

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

7. What decision does Erasmus make in Book One, Part Seven, following his father's death?

8. What is the Trionfi Club?

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

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

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