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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. What do the Clubb members find along with a counterfeiting die?
(a) A new Queen Anne guinea.
(b) A new Jack Shaftoe guinea.
(c) A new Princess Caroline guinea.
(d) A new King George guinea.

2. In Sir Isaac's plan, where is the hidden man supposed to be?
(a) In a sack on Marsh's cart.
(b) In a bed in Sir Isaac's house.
(c) Behind a door in Marsh's house.
(d) In a sack on Threader's cart.

3. Who is the Earl of Lostwihiel's deputy?
(a) Sir Isaac.
(b) Ravenscar.
(c) Colonel Barnes.
(d) Daniel.

4. What does Jack remind the executioner about?
(a) The rope around his neck.
(b) The coins in his pockets.
(c) The color of his eyes.
(d) The size of his feet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jack led to a cart before he hangs?

2. How does Jack reward the people who have congregated in his honor?

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

4. Who serves as the gardener at Blenheim Palace?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What unusual occurrences has Jack experienced, and what is mysterious about them?

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

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

4. Describe Sir Isaac's illness.

5. What is Catherine Barton's role during the trial?

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

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

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

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

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

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