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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Daniel meet upon his arrival to London?
(a) Sonny and Cher.
(b) Princess Caroline.
(c) Thomas Newcomen and Will Comstock.
(d) Enoch Root.

2. What is the profession of Sir Isaac's nemesis?
(a) Coinier.
(b) Butcher.
(c) Barber.
(d) Soldier.

3. What proof does Roger provide to Bolingbroke indicating that Jack has been captured?
(a) A pithina.
(b) A telescope.
(c) A haubite.
(d) A gold guinea.

4. What object does Daniel select to be auctioned off by Partry?
(a) Hooke's weights and measures.
(b) Hooke's mortar and pestle.
(c) Hooke's eyeglass set.
(d) Hooke's private diary.

5. Where does the one-armed Russian launch his attack?
(a) The Black Dogg.
(b) The Saracen's Head Inn.
(c) Hockley-in-the-Hole.
(d) The Kit-Cat Clubb.

6. What leads Eliza and Caroline to uncover a dead assassin?
(a) A poisoned dog.
(b) A blood-stained carpet.
(c) A threatening letter.
(d) An exploding wagon.

7. What event does Daniel discuss with Sir Isaac after his summons to the House of Lords?
(a) The Queen's birthday.
(b) The Queen's trial.
(c) The Queen's engagement.
(d) The Queen's address.

8. Who is disguised as a man with syphilis at Crane Court?
(a) Dappa.
(b) Sir Isaac.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Mr. Bayne.

9. For what reason do Daniel and Sir Isaac visit the shipyard in Chapter 8?
(a) To investigate a fire.
(b) To buy some fish.
(c) To hire a boat.
(d) To win a bet.

10. Where does Peter go with the gold from the hull of the Minerva?
(a) Clerkenwell Court.
(b) Westminster Abbey.
(c) The Royal Society.
(d) Back to Russia.

11. What does De Gex threaten to do to Eliza?
(a) Tear her limb from limb.
(b) Boil her alive.
(c) Throw her off a cliff.
(d) Burn her at the stake.

12. Where does Daniel say he will be staying when he reaches London?
(a) Sir Isaac's house.
(b) Westminster Abbey.
(c) The Thames.
(d) The Royal Society.

13. What happens to Daniel and Ravenscar in Chapter 1?
(a) They are sentenced to death.
(b) They fight in a duel.
(c) They are selected as regents.
(d) They are sent to prison.

14. What serves as a decoy to distract the tower guards?
(a) A fire.
(b) A woman.
(c) A ghost.
(d) An animal.

15. Traces of what unusual substance are found at the shipyard?
(a) Lead.
(b) Water.
(c) Phosphorus.
(d) Carbon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Daniel believe was the intended victim of the incident in Chapter 4?

3. Who rescues Jack and Eliza?

4. Who is the commanding officer of the English regiment?

5. What object does Sir Isaac go ashore with?

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