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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. Where does the cast of the play meet due to rainy weather?

2. With whom is Erasmus obsessed?

3. Who thanks the gods in Book One, Part Four?

4. Which of the following books reminds Paris of his past?

5. Which character does Sarah Wolpert play?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do readers discover how Sarah feels about Erasmus?

2. What do we learn about Paris' wife in Book One, Part One?

3. How would you describe Erasmus as he is presented in the first half of the book?

4. Describe the setting for the Prologue.

5. What does Erasmus compare to cattle in Book One, Part Four?

6. Name two men who are convinced to join the crew of the Liverpool Merchant at the last minute.

7. How does the ocean affect Paris?

8. How does Erasmus' role in the play reflect aspects of himself in real life?

9. Why was Paris imprisoned?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How would you describe the development of the relationship between Erasmus and Sarah? Why do you think that Sarah becomes attached to Erasmus? What benefits do both characters derive from the relationship?

Essay Topic 2

Unsworth uses a narrative point of view throughout his entire book. Why does he choose to write that way? What are the pros and cons of using that point of view in this particular story?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Erasmus and Paris. How are their lives different? How are the characters the same?

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