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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6: Chapter 25 | Book 6: Chapter 26 | Book 6: Chapter 27 | Book 6: Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Daniel first meet Sir Isaac's niece, Catherine Barton?
(a) At the Royal Society.
(b) At Roger Comstock's house.
(c) At Westminster Abbey.
(d) At Sir Isaac's house.

2. What are the financial investors backing Thomas' newest invention known as?
(a) The curators of the Engine for Raising Water by Fire.
(b) The inventors of the Engine for Raising Fire by Water.
(c) The financiers of the Engine for Raising Fire by Water.
(d) The proprietors of the Engine for Raising Water by Fire.

3. What does Eliza advise Dappa about?
(a) His anger and violence.
(b) His money and gambling.
(c) His stories and publications.
(d) His injuries and recovery.

4. What object does Sir Isaac go ashore with?
(a) A wooden case.
(b) A ticking clock.
(c) A metal box.
(d) A broken compass.

5. What does Jack get out of the ordeal with the Tower?
(a) His weight in gold coins.
(b) Elaborate new clothes.
(c) Some small leather pouches.
(d) A diamond the size of his fist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Threader's luggage wagon when he and Daniel arrive at the Royal Society?

2. Who tries to protect Dappa from capture?

3. Why is Daniel suspicious of Roger and his clockwork volcano?

4. Who does Daniel meet upon his arrival to London?

5. What is Bob Shaftoe doing when Daniel visits him?

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