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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 happens to Threader's luggage wagon when he and Daniel arrive at the Royal Society?

2. Who or what is Prudence?

3. Where does Sir Isaac have Arlanc sent?

4. What do Jack, Daniel, and Sir Isaac negotiate?

5. Where does Caroline end up after she and Johann are attacked?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. What does the assassination attempt make Caroline realize about herself and the state of England?

5. Describe how Thomas' invention works and how it would benefit the populace.

6. How do Sir Isaac and Daniel respond to Partry's confession?

7. What does Ravenscar declare to the mob, and what does Daniel think of this?

8. What is the main dispute between Leibniz and Sir Isaac, and what part does Daniel play in all of it?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much of the debate and peril in the book surrounds the English monarchy and the rights to succession. Explain the tense political situation throughout the course of the book, and consider whether the characters are aware of the political peril they are in.

Essay Topic 2

Daniel generates interest and investors for inventions throughout the book. Examine how good of a 'salesman' he is by citing specific examples from the text. How could he do better and be more convincing?

Essay Topic 3

Select two characters from the book who are accused of treason and analyze why they were accused. Do you think the characters' actions warranted the punishment (if any) that they received?

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