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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The inscriptions on the small relief were thought to represent which of the following?
(a) Political affiliations.
(b) Home address.
(c) Religious preferences.
(d) Date of birth.

2. What is the material used to make the new item?
(a) Alabaster.
(b) Marble.
(c) Mud.
(d) Stone.

3. Which is not among the revered animal sculptures?
(a) Thunderbird.
(b) Jaguar.
(c) Cougar.
(d) Skylark.

4. How many similar complexes are in the area?
(a) Tens.
(b) Hundreds.
(c) Dozens.
(d) Thousands.

5. What type of wood was used to manufacture the bookends?
(a) Olive.
(b) Rose.
(c) Cherry.
(d) Maple.

6. What object is referred to as the Bell System?
(a) Doorbell.
(b) Telephone.
(c) Alarm clock.
(d) TV timer.

7. What pattern was impressed upon the object?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Stripes.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Spots.

8. A plunger is thought to belong to which musical family?
(a) Brass.
(b) Percussion.
(c) None.
(d) Woodwinds.

9. Which of the following is not referred to as a musical instrument?
(a) Tub stopper.
(b) Showerhead.
(c) Faucet.
(d) Plunger.

10. Which of the following is not included in the picture of the Sacred belt?
(a) Leather strap.
(b) Sacred seal.
(c) Door knob.
(d) Tub stopper.

11. Which of the items is first to appear on the list of souvenirs?
(a) Coasters.
(b) Book.
(c) Glasses.
(d) Paperweight.

12. What is the name of the God of craftsmanship?
(a) Stanley.
(b) Black and Decker.
(c) Mica.
(d) Plasticus.

13. What was each visitor given as an aid to viewing the exhibit?
(a) Roller skates.
(b) Tour map.
(c) Audio guide.
(d) Ceremonial headbands.

14. What is used to recreate the reproduction?
(a) Marble.
(b) Fiberglass.
(c) Metal.
(d) Alabaster.

15. Carson was particularly fascinated by the letters engraved on one of the instruments. What were the letters?
(a) HC.
(b) OO.
(c) LR.
(d) OS.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the scientists refer to as a "Small Relief?"

2. What is it called when someone makes a copy of an existing treasure?

3. Who is pictured in the illustration on page 87?

4. The pendant found in the sarcophagus was made out of what kind of material, now petrified?

5. The item seemed especially designed to communicate with which two gods?

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