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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. In Book Two, with whom does Paris' son live?

2. Which of the following is Hambo accused of doing?

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

4. Where was the Ship seen abandoned in Book Two?

5. What does Erasmus find aboard the ship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how the death of Mr. Kemp is discovered.

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

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

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

5. What role does witchcraft play in this story?

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

7. What is the Trionfi Club?

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

9. What decision does Erasmus make in Book One, Part Seven, following his father's death?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some have identified the plot of Sacred Hunger as disjointed and confusing. Would you agree or disagree? Why?

Essay Topic 2

The concept of companionship is present throughout Unsworth's novel. What can readers learn about Unsworth's characters when they are in relationship with others? Be sure to cite specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

There are several instances of irony in Unsworth's book. Identify at least one of those instances, and describe why Unsworth may have used irony when describing that particular situation.

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