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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Quicksilver, pages 279-335.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is van Hoek's occupation?
(a) Black smith.
(b) Inn keeper.
(c) Sailor.
(d) Politician.

2. During what month is the Minerva attacked?
(a) October.
(b) November.
(c) September.
(d) August.

3. What kind of shop did Newton have someone watching him in?
(a) Apothecary.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Book.
(d) Herb.

4. Why did Daniel fear the Plague so much?
(a) It was a sign of the Apocalypse.
(b) He was sickly.
(c) It brought death.
(d) His father died of it.

5. What does Daniel use to escape Blackbeard?
(a) Physics.
(b) Trigonometry.
(c) Sociology.
(d) Trajectory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the book set at the beginning?

2. What did Daniel discuss with Newton on the way to the fair?

3. What did Daniel study in school?

4. What is the occupation of Edward Teach?

5. Who wants to autopsy Wilkins?

(see the answer key)

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