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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 has Dappa become while imprisoned?

2. Who owns the property being used to process phosphorous?

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

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

5. Who is the visitor Daniel overhears Jack talking with?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How much does the gold weigh, and what is the significance of that weight?

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

5. 'Translate' two of Jack Ketch and Jack Shaftoe's riddles to each other, as they speak to confuse onlookers and listeners.

6. Describe the security measures at Westminster Abbey and what they are protecting.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Daniel deduces that Jack's actions are motivated by his love for Eliza. Can love really explain Jack's actions? What other motivations might have influenced his behavior? Use events from the book to illustrate.

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

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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