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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 1, Chapters 5-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which of the following destinations will the Ship take her maiden voyage?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Africa.
(c) South America.
(d) North America.

2. Who is the captain of the ship?
(a) Charles Wolpert.
(b) Matthew Paris.
(c) William Kemp.
(d) Saul Thurso.

3. What was Sawdust's father's profession?
(a) Writer.
(b) Captain.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Doctor.

4. What two things are built in Book One, Part One, Chapter Eight?
(a) The Ship and Kemp's wealth.
(b) Thurso's collection of books and the Ship.
(c) Paris' confidence and his family.
(d) Erasmus' love and the Ship.

5. Why is Kemp well-respected?
(a) Because of his wealth.
(b) Because of his singing talent.
(c) Because of his personality.
(d) Because of his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a source of conflict for those responsible for building the ship?

2. Who is present at every stage of the building of the ship?

3. What is Paris's role on the ship?

4. How long has Erasmus known Sarah?

5. Which part in the play does Erasmus take?

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