View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offers Erasmus a job?

2. Whose body does Paris find in a shed?

3. Who is upset when Erasmus turns down the job?

4. Which of the following weapons kills Deakin?

5. Who notices Erasmus' ship in Book Two, Part Nine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does witchcraft play in this story?

2. How does Erasmus' relationship with Sarah change after Mr. Kemp dies?

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

4. Explain the role of depression in Book One, Part Six.

5. What is the relationship between Delblanc and Paris like in Book One, Part Six?

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

7. What problems do you foresee in the potential relationship between Erasmus and Sarah?

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

9. What events lead to the disappearance of Deakin and Calley?

10. Is Paris a likable man to most of the crew members aboard the ship? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Identify at least three instances of foreshadowing in Unsworth's novel. Why would Unsworth include those instances? How would the story change if they had not been included?

Essay Topic 3

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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 731 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample