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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. What did Daniel say he learned most from at college?
(a) Drunken conversations.
(b) His experiments.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Newton's ramblings.

2. Why did Daniel not seek vengeance for the boy who committed the stabbing at college?
(a) He was afraid.
(b) He knew Jesus would judge him.
(c) His father believed in pacifism.
(d) He was too sick.

3. What did Daniel rarely do at college after meeting Newton?
(a) Go to class.
(b) Write home.
(c) Study.
(d) Do experiments.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Edward Teach?

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

3. What caused Cambridge to be closed in 1665?

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

5. What test did Daniel have to pass to avoid being kicked out of college?

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