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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. Who says, "Ah, yes yes! Now into the river, Doyle--there's something I want to show you on the other side," as Doyle falls off the side of a carriage?

2. What do the beggar lords sit in at Horrabin's Hall?

3. What does Doyle buckle to his neck?

4. Doyle debates going inside the same pub he sees the whistler enter. Who encourages him to go inside?

5. What does Doyle try to sell at the fish market in Billingsgate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is one of the ticketed customers escorted away before the time jump?

2. What happens when Doyle and Romany first meet?

3. How does Doyle leave the gypsy camp?

4. What sort of questions does Darrow ask Doyle during Doyle's interview?

5. Doyle is watching Lord Byron drinking in a pub when he wakes up in very different circumstances. Describe what has happened to him.

6. How does Jacky end up at the river where Doyle is being pursued?

7. What happens when Doyle is shot?

8. What happens to Fikee after the experiment?

9. Describe the place where Horrabin and his beggars hold parliament.

10. What do Romanelli, Romany, and Horrabin do with the sick Lord Byron Romanelli is caring for?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Some of the antagonists in this book of capable of doing horrible things to other characters. What actions define them as antagonists? Is their behavior a result of their past? Are they to blame for their actions or are others pulling the strings? Please cite your examples.

Essay Topic 2

Is Teobaldo or Horrabin a more frightening beggar lord? Which one would be the best to work under? Describe what makes each one most effective. Describe what makes each one more formidable.

Essay Topic 3

What symbols are found in the book? What importance do they have? Describe how the use of symbols enhances the story.

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