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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what does Ralph seal the tomb?
(a) A wooden door and a lock.
(b) Boards, rock and plaster.
(c) A gate and padlock.
(d) Metal bars, plaster and a lock.

2. Why does Ralph think Margaret's letter is puzzling?
(a) It is written in French.
(b) It is long.
(c) It is written in Italian.
(d) It is short.

3. What is the color of the female cat Ralph finds outside his villa?
(a) Brown.
(b) Calico.
(c) White.
(d) Orange.

4. What color is the smooth rock that one of the workers finds in the cliff face?
(a) White.
(b) Tan.
(c) Rose.
(d) Pink.

5. Where does Ferrell live when he contacts Laurence Macy?
(a) A hospital in Sydney.
(b) A mansion in Sydney.
(c) A nursing home in Sydney.
(d) A hotel in Sydney.

6. When Margaret writes to Ralph and Ferrell about Cornelius Macy, what does she tease Ralph about?
(a) Children.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Fidelity.
(d) Engagement.

7. The first day of the dig involves looking for signs of the tomb where?
(a) At the lower level of a cliff.
(b) On the sides of hills.
(c) In the valley in the desert.
(d) At the lower level of the plains.

8. What does Terbroogan feel for Trilipush?
(a) Dislike.
(b) Friendliness.
(c) Respect.
(d) Fear.

9. From what dynasty is King Atum-hadu?
(a) XIII Dynasty.
(b) XI Dynasty.
(c) XVI Dynasty.
(d) XV Dynasty.

10. While Ralph and Ahmed are eating supper, what do the other men do?
(a) Steal everything from the dig site.
(b) Fill up the dig site with sand.
(c) Smash the whole dig site.
(d) Smash the 4th, 5th and 6th doors.

11. Why does Ralph not have the heavy equipment needed to work on the second door?
(a) He cannot keep it up.
(b) He cannot use it.
(c) He cannot keep it safe.
(d) He cannot afford it.

12. The first opening that Ralph lowers himself into is a ____, never touched by mankind.
(a) Rare hole.
(b) River hole.
(c) Well hole.
(d) Dry hole.

13. What does Ralph insist on doing to the third door before attempting to open it?
(a) Draw it.
(b) Plaster it.
(c) Photograph it.
(d) Surface rub it.

14. After Ralph seals the tomb, he orders Ahmed to hire what?
(a) Better workers.
(b) Smarter workers.
(c) White workers.
(d) More equipment.

15. Why does Ralph guard the tomb himself while the third door is being plastered?
(a) He doesn't trust anyone.
(b) He doesn't trust his men.
(c) He doesn't trust the Egyptians.
(d) He doesn't trust Carter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Ralph doing on stage when he and Margaret first met?

2. When Ralph sends a telegram to CCF, how does he describe his find?

3. When Ralph picks up the telegram from CCF that promises the funds are going to be wired now that he has found the door, who else has sent him a letter?

4. What is left out of all ancient Egyptian writing?

5. What does Ralph tell CCF when he asks for clarification on Ralph's Oxford studies?

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