Motel of the Mysteries Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Motel of the Mysteries Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 91 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 many inscriptions are found written on the columns?

2. Some columns can be as much as _____ feet tall?

3. What was located at the base of the structure?

4. In what year were the remnants of the first flying machine discovered?

5. Which of the following was used to ward off evil spirits?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Carson refer to the faucets? Where are they located?

2. When did the great catastrophe occur? What caused it?

3. Name two pieces of jewelry worn by Harriet. What were their real uses?

4. What is the Sacred Seal? How does Carson define its purpose?

5. Who did Carson often talk to during the long days at the site?

6. Why was #9 proportioned in a specific way?

7. What were the "columns" discussed by scientists? What were they really? Where would they normally be found?

8. Upon seeing this fantastic discovery, Carson had hopes of finding what?

9. How did Carson spend most of his time?

10. Explain the Sacred Headband. What is the inscription on it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Great care must be taken when excavating a site like the one at the Motel of the Mysteries. Explain in detail the tools and processes used by archeologists. How do the archeologists know when to use a specific tool? Is all of the work done by hand? Is it all tedious and painstaking? What is the most desired artifact in the eyes of a typical archeologist? What is the most difficult part of the job? What is the biggest reward?

Essay Topic 2

Water is a common theme when researching ancient cultures. In the case of the Motel of the Mysteries, there are several sections that refer to the use of water, from the Inner Chamber to the pool area by the Great Courtyard. Discuss each item that can be related to water. Explain its real use, the use created for the book, and how each item works. Why is water so important? What can be learned about a culture's use of water? When was the first water vessel discovered? Where?

Essay Topic 3

The basis of Motel of the Mysteries surrounds the study of a fallen civilization. Discuss the characters' fascination with the ancient culture ruined thousands of years before. Why are the historians and archeologists so interested in what happened 2000 years ago? How can archeologists know the age of a particular artifact? How can they know if it belongs to a particular culture? What if a newly discovered artifact does not belong to any known culture? What kind of artifacts might the archeologists find to support their theories?

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