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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. How does Jeffreys think Daniel wants England to be run?

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

3. What does Van Hoek do with the men he captures who attacked the Minerva?

4. Who did Daniel make the hole at a college for?

5. How did Dick die?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Daniel meet Tess?

2. Why does Daniel leave his family and go to London?

3. What did the Duke of York want to talk to Daniel about?

4. What news does the Earl of Epsom bring Daniel?

5. How did Jack meet Eliza?

6. What does Daniel see is his role when the Declaration for Freedom of Conscience of all Dissenters is signed?

7. What frightens Jack in Backboden?

8. How does Daniel help Van Hoek in Cape Cod Bay?

9. What happens when Trinity re-opens after the first closure?

10. How does Daniel describe the beginning of his friendship with Newton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is a very prevalent literary device used by Neal Stephenson. What are some of these symbols, and how does their presence affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

There were many characters in this book who were manipulated and persuaded to do things they did not want to do. What were some of these instances, and how were those characters affected by the manipulation?

Essay Topic 3

Wealth is a major motivating factor for a number of characters in this book. Which characters are most affected by this, and what are some of the different ways this love for money is manifested?

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