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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Quicksilver, pages 147-217.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of language did Wilkins want to create?
(a) Secret.
(b) Philosophical.
(c) Alchemist.
(d) Religious.

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

3. What is the Minerva attacked by?
(a) Robbers.
(b) Highwaymen.
(c) Pirates.
(d) Indians.

4. Why is Oldenburg arrested?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Larceny.
(c) Treason.
(d) Foreign correspondance.

5. What period is this book set in?
(a) Romantic.
(b) Transcendental.
(c) Industrial.
(d) Baroque.

Short Answer Questions

1. Daniel's father taught him to prepare for ____________.

2. What are Enoch's saddle bags filled with at the beginning of the book?

3. Why is the woman being hanged at the beginning of the book?

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

5. What is the occupation of Edward Teach?

(see the answer key)

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