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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jack reward the people who have congregated in his honor?
(a) He buys them food and wine.
(b) He throws his possessions to them.
(c) He professes his love to them.
(d) He says a prayer for them.

2. Why does Princess Caroline instruct Sir Isaac and Leibniz to reconcile their differences?
(a) She wants them to establish a New System of the World.
(b) She wants them to establish a New Steam Engine.
(c) She wants them to establish a New System of Calculus.
(d) She wants them to establish a New Logic Mill.

3. Who are Jimmy and Danny?
(a) Sir Isaac's brothers.
(b) Daniel's nephews.
(c) Marsh's sons.
(d) Bob Shaftoe's nephews.

4. What does the executioner place over Jack's head?
(a) A white hood.
(b) A black hood.
(c) A crown of thorns.
(d) A crown of gold.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What ailment does Sir Isaac suffer from?

2. How are the standard plates and sheets of the finest precious metals going to be used?

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

4. Who currently governs the Tower of London?

5. What does the Clubb use to pinpoint the location they are looking for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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