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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 does Johann beg Leibniz NOT to continue?

2. The Clubb believes finding what person will conclude the infernal device investigation?

3. Who does the blond man accompany in church?

4. How is becoming a member of the Clubb different for Leibniz than for other members?

5. Who do Danny and Jimmy kill in Carolina?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Sir Isaac approve or disapprove of the Earl of Lostwihiel and Colonel Barnes' new garrison of troops?

2. Though torture is a punishment, does Jack gain anything positive from the experience?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is different about the last moments Sir Isaac and Leibniz spend with each other?

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

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 3

Daniel and Sir Isaac debate about the threat of the Russians versus the French. Discuss whose argument you think is more convincing or probable, and why? How could the other argument have been more convincing?

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