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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 is inspected in case they have been made of gold and painted black?
(a) The anchors aboard the Minerva.
(b) The portholes on the Minerva.
(c) The cannonballs on the Minerva.
(d) The guns aboard the Minerva.

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

3. How is becoming a member of the Clubb different for Leibniz than for other members?
(a) He has to pay to be a member.
(b) He does not get inducted.
(c) He is elected to membership.
(d) He does not have to pay dues.

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

5. How are the standard plates and sheets of the finest precious metals going to be used?
(a) To test the coins Sir Isaac has minted.
(b) To make new gold guineas.
(c) To make a new crown for the king
(d) To test the coins Jack has stolen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Jimmy and Danny?

2. What does Johann beg Leibniz NOT to continue?

3. What does Jack believe he's found under the stress of torture?

4. What signifies that the gold is pure?

5. What has Dappa become while imprisoned?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Sir Isaac's death hidden from the officials?

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

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

4. What evidence does the Clubb find to expose Bolingbroke and White as counterfeiters?

5. How has Sir Isaac made many enemies for himself, according to Chapter 33?

6. How does Daniel win Jack's loyalty in Chapter 13?

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

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

9. How much does the gold weigh, and what is the significance of that weight?

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

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