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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 was the name of the ceremony?

2. How many sudden deaths were reported right after the tomb was opened to the public?

3. The scientists decided that it took what kind of skill to create such a piece?

4. The Wall Fragment was located in which section of the motel?

5. Where are the treasures being taken by Harriet and Carson?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of sculptures were placed in this area? To who or what were the sculptures dedicated?

2. What is the description used for the paperweight in the Souvenirs and Quality Reproductions section?

3. Explain the unique design of the coffee service. What is the pot shape? What is the shape of the cups? How many cups are there to the set?

4. In what way does Harriet show that she is still devoted to Carson?

5. What item was recreated to resemble the mosaic ceiling tiles? What kind of container comes with the item?

6. What is the real life description of the wall fragment found in the communal Sacred Urn room near the Great Sanctuary. Explain the real purpose of the so-called laborers' marks.

7. One of the items discovered in Tomb #26 was a Bell System. What was the item's purpose? How was it used?

8. What happened to Howard Carson after he returned to his former interest and research involving the camels?

9. Explain how the scientists viewed the mosaic tile. How was it decorated? Where was it typically found?

10. According to the text what surrounded the complex outside? What would the area be described as in today's terms?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many of the artifacts in the Motel are linked by Carson and the workers to some form of religious ceremony. What would cause the workers to make those assumptions? What else could be related to the artifacts in lieu of religion? What religious artifacts do you think were used in society during Carson's time? Are religious artifacts more important as symbols of religion or are they more important as historical items? Also, how could Carson know which gods were associated each sacred item found in the hotel? Would you relate those things to the same gods? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, Howard Carson maintains a fascination with camels. In the beginning of the book, Carson researches hump productivity. What prompted Carson to study hump productivity in the first place? Does Carson ever figure out the use for the camel's hump? How could it become more "productive?" What would it produce? Why do you think Carson was so fascinated with camels? What is the mass that makes up a camel's hump? What were Carson's final assessments and/or achievements regarding the camel? What piece of history was made due to Carson's research?

Essay Topic 3

The Triumphal Arch was considered to be one of the most significant finds regarding the ancient culture of Usa. Discuss the Triumphal Arch and its use as a gateway. Do you think the explanation of the arch's placement in relation to the west coast falling into the ocean makes any sense? Do think there was a specific placement of the arch? Explain. Other pieces of architecture are represented in the book as being important discoveries. Why are monuments so interesting to archeologists and historians? How do you think they arrived at the explanations listed in the book? Do you think any other explanations might have been considered? Explain.

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