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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 did Langdon unlock Edmond Kirsch's phone?

2. From what website does the excerpt in Chapter 18 come?

3. Where is the Guggenheim Museum located that hosted Kirsch's event in Chapter 1?

4. Where did Koves decide to go in the beginning of Chapter 40?

5. How are Avila's rosary beads described in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Admiral Avila's family? How does this influence his actions in the novel?

2. How does Avila smuggle in the weapon he uses in the museum? What weapon is it?

3. Who is Marco and how does Avila know him?

4. What does the symbol on Avila's hand represent?

5. How does Langdon attain Kirsch's cell phone and access to it?

6. What is the essence of Kirsch's discovery, as revealed in the Prologue?

7. How does Kirsch's presentation begin at the Guggenheim?

8. How do Langdon and Ambra get to Barcelona after Kirsch's murder?

9. What clues do Langdon and Ambra have to go on regarding Kirsch's computer password?

10. What mental trait does Langdon struggle with in many instances in the text?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Robert Langdon. What is Langdon's profession? How does he know Edmond Kirsch? What is Langdon's main objective in the novel? Does he achieve his objective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of technology versus humanity in Origin. How are these forces different? How are they connected? What statement do you think the author is making regarding technology and humanity?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Admiral Luis Ávila. Is this character a protagonist or antagonist? What motivates Ávila to his actions in the story? How does Ávila die?

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