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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. The items are shaped to resemble which of the treasures?

2. How many similar complexes are in the area?

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

4. The idea of creating what item was objectionable to Harriet?

5. The bookends are said to be decorated with which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the pendant found in the Inner Chamber. What is it made out of and what is the inscription?

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

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

4. The Sacred Seal is one of the most coveted items found in the Motel. Explain what souvenir was created from a replica of the Sacred Seal.

5. Who traveled along with the treasures? What was the purpose of traveling this way?

6. How does the text describe the fragments of Plasticus Petrificus? How might it be reproduced?

7. Describe the Sacred Points Bookends. What are the bookends made out of and what uses might they have?

8. What is the description given to the Sacred Seal? Where was it placed?

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

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

In the beginning of the book it is mentioned that space craft had crashed due to the Pollutantus Gravitas. It was stated later than airplanes could not fly because of the density of the air. Research and write an essay on the flight requirements for a modern airplane. What kind of turbulence or pollution could cause a plan to crash or not to fly at all? Research the same about space craft. Does any of your research match the text? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Water is a common theme when researching ancient cultures. In the case of the Motel of the Mysteries, there are several sections that refer to the use of water, from the Inner Chamber to the pool area by the Great Courtyard. Discuss each item that can be related to water. Explain its real use, the use created for the book, and how each item works. Why is water so important? What can be learned about a culture's use of water? When was the first water vessel discovered? Where?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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