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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Daniel give to Sir Isaac from within the veiled sedan chair?
(a) A potion to bring him back to life.
(b) A potion to make him angry.
(c) A potion to poison him.
(d) A potion to make him happy.

2. When is White arrested?
(a) After the King's coronation.
(b) Before Jack's sons escape.
(c) After the trial of the Pyx.
(d) Before the Queen's death.

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

4. Who does the blond man accompany in church?
(a) Caroline.
(b) The priest.
(c) Jack.
(d) A veiled woman.

5. How does White challenge Dappa?
(a) With torture.
(b) With a writing contest.
(c) With a duel.
(d) With an insult.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does NOT reside at Blenheim Palace, according to the Epilogue?

2. What ailment does Sir Isaac suffer from?

3. What signifies that the gold is pure?

4. Who is the Earl of Lostwihiel's deputy?

5. What does Daniel discover about Sir Isaac in his sedan chair?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Daniel decide to tell Eliza about in his letter?

2. What are Daniel's conflicting thoughts about sacking Sir Isaac as master of the mint?

3. How has Dappa turned the tables on White by this point in the story?

4. What is Catherine Barton's role during the trial?

5. Why is William Ham willing to assist Daniel and Saturn smuggle the Solomonic gold?

6. What unusual occurrences has Jack experienced, and what is mysterious about them?

7. What are the negative aspects and results of the coronation of the king?

8. Why does Bob Shaftoe mention his brother as though Jack is still alive?

9. In what ways has Sir Isacc been put at a disadvantage in obtaining proof?

10. Does Sir Isaac approve or disapprove of the Earl of Lostwihiel and Colonel Barnes' new garrison of troops?

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