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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 does Erasmus find aboard the ship?
(a) Logs.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) Food.
(d) Alcohol.

2. Which of the following individuals share Sallian Kivee?
(a) Paris and Kemp.
(b) Hughes and Adams.
(c) Blair and Inchebe.
(d) Paris and Inchebe.

3. Which of the following does Erasmus think will be the source for him and Liverpool to prosper?
(a) The slave industry.
(b) Gold trade.
(c) Farming.
(d) The coal industry.

4. What does Thurso write a letter about in Book One, Part Six?
(a) The number of slaves aboard the Ship.
(b) His family.
(c) The horrible weather.
(d) His plan against Paris.

5. What industry does Erasmus vow to go into in order to restore his father's name?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Shipbuilding.
(c) Sugar.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following are being built constantly in Book One, Part Six?

2. Who is the first person whom Erasmus tells about his father's death?

3. Who does not seem affected by the disease on the Ship?

4. Why do so many crew members die in Book One, Part Seven?

5. Who boards the Ship as a passenger in Book One, Part Six?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Do you find Thurso's action of throwing slaves overboard surprising? Why or why not?

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

5. Is Paris a likable man to most of the crew members aboard the ship? Why or why not?

6. Describe Thurso's life prior to being a ship captain.

7. Describe the conference that the Creek Indians hold with the British.

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

9. What conflict does Erasmus come upon in Book Two, Part Eight?

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

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