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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. Which of the following items is not sitting atop the bar?
2. How many similar complexes are in the area?
3. Where are the treasures being taken by Harriet and Carson?
4. The shape of the pendant is thought to be which of the following?
5. What is the word used to describe people who traveled to see the motel?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did the scientists come to the conclusion that communication would be possible even after a person's death?
2. What kind of sculptures were placed in this area? To who or what were the sculptures dedicated?
3. What was unique about the Plant That Wouldn't Die?
4. When did Harriet meet her untimely demise? What happened?
5. 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.
6. How does the text describe the fragments of Plasticus Petrificus? How might it be reproduced?
7. How does Carson describe the great courtyard? What was the purpose of the pool area?
8. In what way does Harriet show that she is still devoted to Carson?
9. What were the musical instruments found by Carson? How did they work?
10. Describe the Sacred Points Bookends. What are the bookends made out of and what uses might they have?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Great care must be taken when excavating a site like the one at the Motel of the Mysteries. Explain in detail the tools and processes used by archeologists. How do the archeologists know when to use a specific tool? Is all of the work done by hand? Is it all tedious and painstaking? What is the most desired artifact in the eyes of a typical archeologist? What is the most difficult part of the job? What is the biggest reward?
Essay Topic 2
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 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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