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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 is the first person whom Erasmus tells about his father's death?
(a) Mrs. Adams.
(b) Mrs. Kemp.
(c) Mrs. Wolpert.
(d) Mrs. Paris.

2. What is Temka Tongman doing when he sees the ship?
(a) Building a dinghy.
(b) Cooking breakfast.
(c) Taking a walk.
(d) Checking his fish nets.

3. Who leaves the story in Book One, Part Five?
(a) Charles.
(b) Erasmus.
(c) Adams.
(d) Sarah.

4. In Book Two, with whom does Paris' son live?
(a) His mother.
(b) His grandmother.
(c) Paris.
(d) His uncle.

5. Who is the Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Southern District?
(a) George Watson.
(b) Edward Wofford.
(c) Daniel Cleary.
(d) Percy Redwood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the person who notices Erasmus' ship doing?

2. Who does Paris tell about the bodies that he finds in a shed?

3. Why are Blair and Inchebe arguing?

4. Whose portrait has Delblanc painted?

5. What frightened Paris's wife?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Mrs. Kemp change after her husband's death?

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

7. What does Paris find in a shed near Timothy Owens' place? What is his reaction?

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

9. Tell the story about the monkey that Cavana buys on the ship. What is the monkey's fate?

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

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