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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 trapped the grad students?

2. Where did all the mans hopes lay in?

3. What did Joan and Henry uncover of significance in regards to the cross?

4. What does the silver represent?

5. What does Uca Pacha mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of equipment was in Joan's lab?

2. What did Henry believe regarding the crucifix and the substance?

3. What had been the instrument of Francisco's escape?

4. Why hadn't the Inca captors stripped the man of his cross and robe?

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

6. How did Gil feel when he was speaking to the well dressed man?

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

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

9. What idea led Sam to consider the journey across the booby trapped room?

10. What might the group have stopped and appreciated if they weren't hungry and exhausted, fleeing the predatory arachnids?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maggie exploits Denal's knowledge of the silver and gold room to get across the room safely. How did Maggie know that Denal knew the secret to the room? How did she get him to reveal this secret to her? Was this fair, and understandable on her part? How or why not?

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 Joan's exploitation of the young monk's attraction to her. Do you think this was fair of her to do so, taking into consideration a monk's vows? Is it understandable considering her motivations? Why or why not? Was it ethical? Explain.

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