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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 2, Chapters 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the protagonist in this story?
(a) Matthew Paris.
(b) Erasmus Kemp.
(c) Luther Sawdust.
(d) Erasmus' father.

2. Who seems satisfied by the deaths that take place on the Ship in Book One, Part One?
(a) Paris.
(b) Erasmus.
(c) Thurso.
(d) Sarah.

3. What do Thurso and Barton plan to do when they reach shore?
(a) Trade in gold dust.
(b) Abandon ship.
(c) Throw the others overboard.
(d) Buy alcohol.

4. Who arrives in Liverpool after having spent eight months at sea?
(a) William Kemp.
(b) Luther Sawdust.
(c) Saul Thurso.
(d) William Blair.

5. Who is the narrator of this story?
(a) Matthew Paris.
(b) Sarah Wolpert.
(c) Luther Sawdust.
(d) Erasmus Kemp.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom of the following is not a member of the Ship's crew?

2. To whom does Paris write a letter?

3. Who is Erasmus' cousin?

4. What was the name of Paris' wife?

5. Why does Blair go to a bar?

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