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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 does Sir Isaac tell White has accused him of high treason?

2. Who accompanies Daniel to investigate Fleet Prison?

3. What does the executioner place over Jack's head?

4. Who tells Jack that he is considered the King of Vagabonds?

5. White is arrested upon whose authority?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Jack, according to the Epilogs?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Dappa is a negro author and shipmate of the Minerva. Explain how Dappa's character serves as a role reversal from a typical 'escaped slave' narrative, noting specific examples of how he interacts with other characters.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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