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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 meets at the bottom of an old barge?

2. Why does Thurso tell crew members not to beat the other men until after they leave the dock?

3. According to the narrator, why does Thurso decide to have a man flogged?

4. How old was Erasmus when Paris removed him from the dam?

5. To whom does Paris speak through his journal?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What types of memories does Paris frequently dwell on when he is on the ship?

6. What does Paris' view of evolution have to do with his imprisonment?

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

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

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

10. How does the ocean affect Paris?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The title of Unsworth's work, Sacred Hunger, seems straightforward; yet indicates a particular significance about one concept. In your opinion, why did Unsworth select that particular title for his work? What does that title signify? What does it tell readers about the story?

Essay Topic 2

What is the purpose of a foil in literature? Describe one character in Unsworth's novel that you believe is a foil of another character. Why do you think that Unsworth may have created characters in his work that emphasize each others' qualities?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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