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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is disguised as a man with syphilis at Crane Court?

2. What are the financial investors backing Thomas' newest invention known as?

3. What is Caroline doing while she reminisces about her life?

4. What event does Daniel discuss with Sir Isaac after his summons to the House of Lords?

5. Where has the Italian Opera House recently been erected?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Daniel feel towards Dappa throughout their meeting in Chapter 13?

2. Why do Sir Isaac, Daniel, and Colonel Barnes think they are in danger in Chapter 27?

3. Compare and contrast Princess Caroline to her grandmother, Sophie.

4. What is the state of the English economy and coinage, according to Sir Isaac Newton, when Daniel comes to visit him?

5. What political issues are burdening England when Daniel arrives in London?

6. How does the attempt on the characters' lives emphasize the other elements of the plot at this point in the book?

7. Analyze the reasons different characters are paired up in this section of the book.

8. What are some striking examples of how Daniel's world operates under different rules and thinking than life today?

9. What happens to Henry Arlanc, and why is this not a complete letdown to Daniel and Sir Isaac?

10. How does each member of the Clubb contribute to solve the problem of figuring out who is responsible for the explosions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Daniel and Sir Isaac's time, patenting laws and intellectual property rights did not exist to protect inventors and natural philosophers. What problems do the characters run into with the threat of someone stealing their ideas, and how do they protect themselves? How do you think these disputes would be settled if they occurred today?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the story, people and objects are continually being disguised. Examine three examples from the book where a disguise is used. Determine whether the disguise is successful, and how/why it is or is not.

Essay Topic 3

Daniel deduces that Jack's actions are motivated by his love for Eliza. Can love really explain Jack's actions? What other motivations might have influenced his behavior? Use events from the book to illustrate.

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