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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. How long has Jack been telling tales of conspiracy to his visitor?

2. What does Ravenscar announce he is doing as a regent?

3. What is inspected in case they have been made of gold and painted black?

4. Where does Jack tell the public he is going in the morning to hang?

5. What happens after Sir Isaac and Leibniz bid each other farewell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the negative aspects and results of the coronation of the king?

2. Why does Bob Shaftoe mention his brother as though Jack is still alive?

3. What is White's offer to Jack, and how does Jack respond?

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

5. Why is William Ham willing to assist Daniel and Saturn smuggle the Solomonic gold?

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

7. What is the procedure for testing the gold guinea samples?

8. What is the significance of the cheering public throwing coins at Jack in his cell?

9. How has Sir Isaac made many enemies for himself, according to Chapter 33?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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