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

2. Who is the visitor Daniel overhears Jack talking with?

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

4. Who are Jimmy and Danny?

5. Why is the magistrate in a foul mood about the King's coronation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is White's offer to Jack, and how does Jack respond?

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

3. Why does Bob Shaftoe mention his brother as though Jack is still alive?

4. What is the procedure for testing the gold guinea samples?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Daniel generates interest and investors for inventions throughout the book. Examine how good of a 'salesman' he is by citing specific examples from the text. How could he do better and be more convincing?

Essay Topic 2

Identify a point in the book where one of the characters makes a significant 'mistake'. Analyze the sequence of events involving the mistake and determine when the mistake could have been prevented from happening, or fixed while happening. How would the story change if the mistake had never been made?

Essay Topic 3

Cite examples where a character from the book reminisces about his or her life and then uses that reflection to motivate a future action, or modify their current opinions / attitude. What prompted the character to think about his or her past, and did the reminiscing have a positive effect?

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