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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Clubb believes finding what person will conclude the infernal device investigation?
(a) Lt. Throwley.
(b) Princess Caroline.
(c) The phosphorus maker.
(d) The watch maker.

2. What does Threader do with the first sample from the Pyx before the goldsmiths begin their analysis?
(a) He hides it.
(b) He weighs it.
(c) He melts it.
(d) He drops it.

3. Who does Catherine Barton say Sir Isaac needs to act as his voice?
(a) Leibniz.
(b) Herself.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Dappa.

4. Who tells Jack that he is considered the King of Vagabonds?
(a) A young boy.
(b) Sir Isaac.
(c) A blind man.
(d) White.

5. What is NOT one of the tasks Daniel must do without Ravenscar?
(a) Conclude work on the logic mill.
(b) Decide the fate of the Institute of Technological Arts.
(c) Arrange the trial of the Pyx.
(d) Execute Jack Shaftoe.

6. What happens after the proceedings begin at the trial of the Pyx?
(a) Daniel is summoned.
(b) The royal goldsmiths are summoned.
(c) The Queen's Army is summoned.
(d) Sir Isaac is summoned.

7. How are the standard plates and sheets of the finest precious metals going to be used?
(a) To make a new crown for the king
(b) To test the coins Jack has stolen.
(c) To make new gold guineas.
(d) To test the coins Sir Isaac has minted.

8. What does White promise Jack for accusing Sir Isaac of committing treason?
(a) Jack and his brother will be given money.
(b) Jack and his sons will become regents.
(c) Jack and his sons will be given freedom.
(d) Jack and his sons will be given money.

9. What name does Jack note at the reading of his last rights?
(a) Eliza.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Enoch.
(d) Satan.

10. What is significant about the trial date for the Pyx?
(a) It is the day that the king is to be crowned.
(b) It is the day that Princess Caroline is to be married.
(c) It is the day that Daniel is to return home.
(d) It is the day that Jack Shaftoe is to be executed.

11. Why does Daniel feels obligated to protect Sir Isaac?
(a) Leibniz is blackmailing him.
(b) Sir Isaac is Roger's friend.
(c) Sir Isaac is blackmailing him.
(d) Sir Isaac is his friend.

12. What does Ravenscar announce he is doing as a regent?
(a) Searching for the phosphorus maker.
(b) Firing Sir Isaac as master of the mint.
(c) Calling for a trial of the Pyx.
(d) Challenging the Hanoverian succession.

13. Who does Sir Isaac tell White has accused him of high treason?
(a) Jack Shaftoe.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Bob Shaftoe.
(d) Edouard De Gex.

14. How many goldsmiths are sworn in at the trial?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) Two.
(d) Twelve.

15. Who does Daniel decide to write to at the end?
(a) Caroline.
(b) Leibniz.
(c) Sir Isaac.
(d) Eliza.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does NOT reside at Blenheim Palace, according to the Epilogue?

2. In Sir Isaac's plan, where is the hidden man supposed to be?

3. What do Daniel and Threader cast a new gold guinea out of?

4. What does Daniel unexpectedly state in the prison?

5. What is marked on the buttons of Jack's suit?

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