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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. What character helps claim the Pyx from the vault?

2. What is the profession of Sir Isaac's nemesis?

3. What leads Eliza and Caroline to uncover a dead assassin?

4. What is Partry's confession?

5. What is Eliza skeptical about regarding the logic mill?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Dappa willingly allow himself to be apprehended?

3. How does Daniel attempt to gain additional financial support for his research and inventions, and is he successful?

4. Based on Sir Isaac and Daniel's debate about the Russians and the French, who do you think is more likely to be responsible for sabotage?

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

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

7. What sequence of events pushes the Clubb closer to capturing Jack?

8. What does Eliza try to do at the Opera House? Does she succeed? What does she learn?

9. What does Daniel deduce as Jack's motivation for his conduct, and why is Eliza unimpressed with Daniel's deduction?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Whigs and the Tories are the two biggest political parties in England at the time of the novel. Daniel tries to remain neutral in regard to politics, but how are his actions affected by the politics of those around him? Compare and contrast the two parties, using examples from the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Dappa is a negro author and shipmate of the Minerva. Explain how Dappa's character serves as a role reversal from a typical 'escaped slave' narrative, noting specific examples of how he interacts with other characters.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the threats coming from lands beyond England with the threats coming from within the country itself. Which are more severe? Explain using examples.

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