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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sir Isaac tell White has accused him of high treason?
(a) Edouard De Gex.
(b) Bob Shaftoe.
(c) Jack Shaftoe.
(d) Daniel.

2. What did Eliza once ask Jack to choose?
(a) A lifestyle that was befitting.
(b) A mansion that was foreboding.
(c) Her hand in marriage.
(d) A token of her love.

3. Where is Jack moved to in the prison?
(a) The darkest dungeon.
(b) The torture chamber.
(c) The best room.
(d) He is not moved.

4. What does the Clubb use to pinpoint the location they are looking for?
(a) The number of wheels on a cart.
(b) The number of people in town.
(c) The number of houses they pass.
(d) The number of wheel rotations counted.

5. What happens after Sir Isaac and Leibniz bid each other farewell?
(a) Sir Isaac sails away on a French ship.
(b) Leibniz sails away on an English ship.
(c) They both sail away on an English ship.
(d) Leibniz sails away on a Russian ship.

6. Where do White and Dappa meet to duel?
(a) Under the gallows on a hill.
(b) On the cliffs by the river.
(c) On a ship out at sea.
(d) In the courtyard of the prison.

7. Who tells Daniel that many men aboard the Minerva perceive him as bad luck?
(a) Johann.
(b) Otto Van Hoek.
(c) Dappa.
(d) Sir Isaac.

8. What does Daniel unexpectedly state in the prison?
(a) That he knows who was visiting Jack.
(b) That he knows Sir Isaac made the infernal devices.
(c) That he knows Jack made the infernal devices.
(d) That he knows Saturn made the infernal devices.

9. What ailment does Sir Isaac suffer from?
(a) Syphilis.
(b) Hay fever.
(c) Dementia.
(d) Goal fever.

10. How many goldsmiths are sworn in at the trial?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Ten.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

11. What do the Clubb members find along with a counterfeiting die?
(a) A new Queen Anne guinea.
(b) A new Princess Caroline guinea.
(c) A new Jack Shaftoe guinea.
(d) A new King George guinea.

12. Why does Daniel feels obligated to protect Sir Isaac?
(a) Sir Isaac is his friend.
(b) Sir Isaac is blackmailing him.
(c) Leibniz is blackmailing him.
(d) Sir Isaac is Roger's friend.

13. Who delivers Jack's expensive suit?
(a) The mysterious veiled woman.
(b) Bob Shaftoe.
(c) The mysterious blond man.
(d) Daniel.

14. What does Jack do as he is led through the streets of London?
(a) He begs for forgiveness from God.
(b) He loosens the rope that binds his arms.
(c) He tightens the noose around his neck.
(d) He sings a song to the people.

15. Who is the Earl of Lostwihiel's deputy?
(a) Colonel Barnes.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Ravenscar.
(d) Sir Isaac.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is to happen to Jack after he is hung by the neck?

2. Why does Sir Isaac no longer have the proof he needs?

3. What does Colonel Barnes say has happened after Jack was hung?

4. What is Jack wearing when he arrives at the hanging platform?

5. In Sir Isaac's plan, where is the hidden man supposed to be?

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