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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 currently governs the Tower of London?

2. What ailment does Sir Isaac suffer from?

3. Why does Daniel feels obligated to protect Sir Isaac?

4. What are Haubites?

5. What gives Daniel power over Sir Isaac in Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What unusual occurrences has Jack experienced, and what is mysterious about them?

3. How does Daniel feel about what happens to Ravenscar in Chapter 9, and what must he now handle by himself?

4. What are Daniel's conflicting thoughts about sacking Sir Isaac as master of the mint?

5. What is Catherine Barton's role during the trial?

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

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

8. What does Jack question most about his life? What was the decision that might have led to a different life for him?

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

10. Why does the exchange between Jack and his visitor sicken Daniel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Solomon declares that he knows of only two alchemists in the world. What events in the book focus on, or are colored by aspects of alchemy? How does Daniel's involvement with alchemy help or hinder him in any situations?

Essay Topic 3

Cite examples where a character from the book reminisces about his or her life and then uses that reflection to motivate a future action, or modify their current opinions / attitude. What prompted the character to think about his or her past, and did the reminiscing have a positive effect?

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