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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 becomes a member of the Clubb in Chapter 9?

2. How many infernal devices explode on the tor?

3. What is the subject of the main feud between Newton and Leibniz?

4. What is Bob Shaftoe doing when Daniel visits him?

5. Which group is the Queen showing favor toward in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Eliza and Caroline confirm their suspicions that a spy is amongst them?

2. What does Daniel deduce as Jack's motivation for his conduct, and why is Eliza unimpressed with Daniel's deduction?

3. Detail some of the characters' actions and thinking in Book 6, Chapters 21-24 that leads them to make a mistake.

4. How does each member of the Clubb contribute to solve the problem of figuring out who is responsible for the explosions?

5. Describe how Thomas' invention works and how it would benefit the populace.

6. What are the different motives of Ravenscar and Bolingbroke at the dinner party? Who ends up triumphant at the end of the evening, and why?

7. Why does Dappa willingly allow himself to be apprehended?

8. How does Daniel attempt to gain additional financial support for his research and inventions, and is he successful?

9. What does Eliza try to do at the Opera House? Does she succeed? What does she learn?

10. For what underlying reasons has a bounty been placed on Dappa's head, and how does Dappa respond to this?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the ways Stephenson gives Jack the coinier consistent character and voice throughout the book and compare this with Partry's existence in the book. Were there clues to Partry's identity, or is his revelation a complete shock to the reader?

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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