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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. What drowned out the pursuit?

2. What is common in many cultures?

3. What was the name of the new substance?

4. What will make Uncle Henry happy?

5. What wasn't among the priest's effects?

Short Essay Questions

1. What characteristics made the substance found in Francisco's skull unique?

2. What had Francisco done to the cross?

3. Why did Otera think he would like to hear the American kid beg for his life?

4. Why did Gil put his pickax through the central computer?

5. What circumstances led to the Monk's temporary dizziness?

6. What does the symbol of the two swords and the crucifix mean and how does that information affect Henry?

7. Why was the dig team burdened with Philip?

8. What was the Monk's final act, and why did he do it?

9. How did Denal save Maggie? How did she respond to this?

10. What was so intriguing about the Friar's mummified remains?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Norman's reaction to Denal being taken by Otera. How did he feel about his first reaction? What did Norman become determined to do, and why? How did he make up for his initial response, and what was Denal's reaction?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Sam's last few moments alive before he dies, and the events that occur post mortem. What is his last thought? What events occurred after his death, and who was the strongest advocate for his resurrection? Suggest a reason for this advocacy.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the Incan's change of perception regarding the group when Sam showed the blade and made it transform. How might they have reacted if they knew anyone could cause the metal to change shape? What would this have done to the foundations of their beliefs?

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