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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. In which chamber does Ralph place his cane?

2. What criticism does Ralph level at Carter's find?

3. Why does Sonia Nordquist want Ralph to come home with her?

4. What happens when Ralph tries to open the ninth chamber?

5. For whom does CCF mistake a bearded and robed Ralph?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the real truth about the cat in the seventh room?

2. How does Ralph describe the mummified cat that shows up in the seventh room?

3. What does Ahmed tell Ralph, that Ralph takes as a sign of Carter's failure?

4. What impact does Ralph believe archaeologists have on ancient history?

5. When does Ralph want to bring Lord Carnarvon to his dig?

6. What does Ralph fetch, supposedly on Carter's orders?

7. According to Ralph's translations, why does Atum-hadu try to stab his new queen?

8. How does Ralph look when Ferrell finds him in town?

9. According to Ralph's translations, who is Atum-hadu's new queen?

10. What is the fabricated tale Marlow tells Paul?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book to support your answer, explain how the relationship between Ralph and Margaret is ironic.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the book to support your answer, explain how Ralph's and Atum-hadu's lives are similar and what implications those similarities have for Ralph's actions.

Essay Topic 3

How does the theme of immortality affect the characters in the book? What definition of immortality is used by the various characters? Cite specific examples in support of your answer.

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