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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 Daniel surprised to see on board a Russian naval vessel with Peter the Great?

2. Where does Daniel meet Princess Caroline?

3. Where is Sir Isaac Newton's house located?

4. What happens to Daniel and Ravenscar in Chapter 1?

5. What characters are attacked by would-be assassins in Hanover?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Detail some of the characters' actions and thinking in Book 6, Chapters 21-24 that leads them to make a mistake.

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

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

6. How do Eliza and Caroline confirm their suspicions that a spy is amongst them?

7. Who is John Doe and how do his actions affect Daniel?

8. Describe the elaborate plan and series of events that Jack Shaftoe and Edouard De Gex put into motion in Chapter 20.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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.

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