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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Quicksilver, pages 217-279.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Duke of York find out about Hooke's experiments with dogs?
(a) He saw it through a window.
(b) Hooke wrote to him about it.
(c) Rumors spread to him.
(d) He heard a dog scream.

2. What did Daniel help Wilkins do while Cambridge was closed?
(a) Do experiments.
(b) Bring in the crops.
(c) Write a book.
(d) All of these.

3. What was thought to be a cure for Syphilis?
(a) Mercury.
(b) Fleas.
(c) Ticks.
(d) Clean blood.

4. Where is the book set at the beginning?
(a) York.
(b) New York.
(c) Boston.
(d) Sussex.

5. Why did Daniel see a boy stabbed at college?
(a) He challenged another boy to a duel.
(b) He tried to protect a woman.
(c) He refused to cheat on his exams.
(d) He believed in Alchemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Minerva attacked by?

2. Who starts a fire at Daniel's house?

3. Whom does Wilkins ask to carry on his work?

4. Princess Caroline wants Daniel's help with _____________.

5. What did Daniel study in school?

(see the answer key)

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