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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Part 7, Chapters 34-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Thurso blame for the ship's problems?
(a) Paris.
(b) The monkey.
(c) The dog.
(d) The gods.

2. Where does the cast of the play meet due to rainy weather?
(a) The ship.
(b) A pub.
(c) The library.
(d) Sarah's bedroom.

3. Why does Calley end up on the Ship?
(a) He wants to go to Africa.
(b) He is tricked.
(c) His brother is a crew member.
(d) He is training to be a captain.

4. Why does Erasmus get lost in town after rehearsing for the play?
(a) He is sleepy.
(b) He is lovesick.
(c) He avoids a fight.
(d) He is drunk.

5. Who hires a private investigator in Book One, Part Three?
(a) Mr. Thurso.
(b) Mr. Barton.
(c) Mr. Kemp.
(d) Mr. Wolpert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Thurso throw overboard?

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

3. Whose body does Paris find in a shed?

4. Who would Erasmus be working for if he accepted the job that he was offered?

5. What does Thurso write a letter about in Book One, Part Six?

(see the answer key)

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