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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 item in the room represents the essence of religious communication?

2. What item is created from the hotel ceiling tiles?

3. The necropolis officials were responsible for which of the following items?

4. What pattern was impressed upon the object?

5. In what year was Tomb #26 closed for good?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. The scientists were particularly fascinated by the fragments of plasticus petrificus. Explain the piece and how it is represented as a souvenir.

3. What was unique about the Plant That Wouldn't Die?

4. When did Harriet meet her untimely demise? What happened?

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

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

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

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

9. What was the purpose of the small relief? What date was put onto the item? What was the purpose of the date?

10. What was the main feature located in the sanctuary? How was the structure decorated?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

There are several people mentioned early in the text regarding the search for antiquities. They include Guido Michelin, Currant Bunliffe, and Howard Carson. Compare and contrast the three characters in reference to their personal and professional interests as well as their discoveries surround the ancient culture of Usa.

Essay Topic 3

The basis of Motel of the Mysteries surrounds the study of a fallen civilization. Discuss the characters' fascination with the ancient culture ruined thousands of years before. Why are the historians and archeologists so interested in what happened 2000 years ago? How can archeologists know the age of a particular artifact? How can they know if it belongs to a particular culture? What if a newly discovered artifact does not belong to any known culture? What kind of artifacts might the archeologists find to support their theories?

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