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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is marked on the buttons of Jack's suit?
(a) Religious symbols.
(b) His initials.
(c) Alchemic symbols.
(d) Numbers.

2. Why are the old black guards relieved of their duties?
(a) They were under the command of Russia.
(b) They were under the command of White.
(c) They were under the command of Jack Shaftoe.
(d) They were under the command of Edouard De Gex.

3. What signifies that the gold is pure?
(a) Its molten texture.
(b) Its weight of 12 ounces.
(c) Its molten color.
(d) Its weight of 10 ounces.

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

5. What does the executioner place over Jack's head?
(a) A black hood.
(b) A white hood.
(c) A crown of gold.
(d) A crown of thorns.

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

7. Who are Jimmy and Danny?
(a) Daniel's nephews.
(b) Sir Isaac's brothers.
(c) Bob Shaftoe's nephews.
(d) Marsh's sons.

8. What does White promise Jack for accusing Sir Isaac of committing treason?
(a) Jack and his sons will become regents.
(b) Jack and his brother will be given money.
(c) Jack and his sons will be given money.
(d) Jack and his sons will be given freedom.

9. What is NOT one of the tasks Daniel must do without Ravenscar?
(a) Conclude work on the logic mill.
(b) Decide the fate of the Institute of Technological Arts.
(c) Arrange the trial of the Pyx.
(d) Execute Jack Shaftoe.

10. Who serves as the gardener at Blenheim Palace?
(a) The Duke of Marlborough.
(b) Jack Shaftoe.
(c) Colonel Barnes.
(d) Bob Shaftoe.

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

12. What has Dappa become while imprisoned?
(a) An incredibly wealthy man.
(b) Bitter and cruel.
(c) An incredibly poor man.
(d) Sad and despondent.

13. What is the name of Danny and Jimmy's friend in Carolina?
(a) Mateo.
(b) Toomba.
(c) Reeba.
(d) Zorro.

14. Who currently governs the Tower of London?
(a) Dappa.
(b) Lord Ravenscar.
(c) White.
(d) Colonel Barnes.

15. Who owns the property being used to process phosphorous?
(a) Bolingbroke.
(b) Threader.
(c) Sir Isaac.
(d) Jack Shaftoe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Leibniz afraid will happen before he finishes his project?

2. What does the public throw at Jack when he bids them goodnight?

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

4. How many goldsmiths are sworn in at the trial?

5. What is the gold smuggled to the shipping docks disguised as?

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