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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who almost attacks Libby in Book One, Part Three?

2. What was Sawdust's father's profession?

3. Where is the play in Book One, Part One, rehearsed?

4. Who takes possible slaves aboard the ship?

5. Who is the captain of the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the reader gain an inside perspective of the death of Paris' wife?

2. Describe what happens in Book One, Part One, when Erasmus gets to the Wolperts' home.

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

4. Which three characters share a toast in Book One and why do they share it?

5. What tragedy occurs while the Ship is being built?

6. Describe Paris' last night on shore before boarding the Ship.

7. Why is the title of the play rehearsed on the Wolpert property appropriate?

8. Is Erasmus allowed to propose to Sarah? What happens afterward?

9. Why is Kemp so motivated to convince Paris to go aboard the Ship?

10. Describe the setting for the Prologue.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Unsworth's story ultimately resolved? Do you think that the plot was adequately resolved? In your opinion, what could have been added (or removed) to make it more meaningful?

Essay Topic 2

How does Unsworth incorporate the concept of man versus self in his novel? Which character do you think is the best example of man versus self and why?

Essay Topic 3

Identify the concept of an antagonist. Describe how Erasmus can be described as the antagonist, and explain what makes him fit the description. Why does Unsworth decide to include Erasmus in his book? What does he represent?

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