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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. Where is Jack moved to in the prison?

2. What is to happen to Jack after he is hung by the neck?

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

4. What name does Jack note at the reading of his last rights?

5. What does White spread rumors about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What advantage did Dappa have in the duel, and why might White have also let him win?

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

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

4. Why does Jack throw his gold buttons, coins and clothing out into the crowd?

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

6. What is Sir Isaac's plan to discover the location of the manufactured phosphorus?

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

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

9. In what ways has Sir Isacc been put at a disadvantage in obtaining proof?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Each new member of the Clubb introduces a new mission and/or skill. Compare and contrast the Clubb at its first meeting to its subsequent gatherings in the book and evaluate how effective the Clubb is as a whole with specific examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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