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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. Who takes Calley back to the Ship?

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

3. What is the sacred hunger?

4. What does Erasmus find aboard the ship?

5. Which of the following is on board the ship to keep slaves from jumping overboard?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the story of the trees as told by Paris and Kenka.

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

3. What is the Trionfi Club?

4. Explain "the sacred hunger". What is the narrator referring to by using that phrase?

5. What conflict does Erasmus come upon in Book Two, Part Eight?

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

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

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

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

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 the concept of an antagonist. Describe how Erasmus can be described as the antagonist, and explain what makes him fit the description. Why does Unsworth decide to include Erasmus in his book? What does he represent?

Essay Topic 3

The title of Unsworth's work, Sacred Hunger, seems straightforward; yet indicates a particular significance about one concept. In your opinion, why did Unsworth select that particular title for his work? What does that title signify? What does it tell readers about the story?

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