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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who precedes King Edward VI as ruler of England?
(a) Queen Anne.
(b) King Charles.
(c) King Henry VIII.
(d) Queen Elizabeth I.

2. What historically significant event is in progress at the beginning of the chapter?
(a) World War II.
(b) World War I.
(c) The War of the Roses.
(d) The Crimean War.

3. According to Adam's thinking, who will win the war between the Americans and the British?
(a) The Indians.
(b) The Americans.
(c) The French.
(d) The British.

4. What is the name of the local governmental council that Michael Shockley tries to join?
(a) The Aldermen.
(b) The Forty-Eight.
(c) The Mason's Guild.
(d) The Enlightened.

5. Where does Nellie go to avoid public whipping?
(a) London.
(b) Bristol.
(c) Christchurch.
(d) Antwerp.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ransacks Margaret's house?

2. Whom does Patricia decide not to see anymore?

3. What war is taking place?

4. What occupation does Adam want to pursue?

5. Whom does Nellie marry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Peter Wilson go from being a smuggler to a sailor in the British Navy?

2. Why does a visit from Canon Nicodemus result in Ralph staying at the doctor's house?

3. What sort of political trouble is brewing at the opening of the chapter?

4. Despite success in their business deal, what sort of scandal erupts from Edward bringing Fleming to England?

5. What path does Adam take to become a soldier?

6. Why does Adam believe that the American rebels will ultimately prevail against the British?

7. How do labor troubles lead to many convicts from Sarum being sent to Australia?

8. Ultimately, what effect do Jane's efforts have on Jethro Wilson and his children?

9. How is the Shockley family affected by the political crisis?

10. Who is Bloody Mary, and how did she earn her name?

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