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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. Who was blamed for Kirsch and al-Fadl's deaths in the phone call that Garza listened to in Chapter 41?

2. What did Avila do with his headset after entering the museum in Chapter 7?

3. What did Kirsch tell Ambra his computer password was in Chapter 27?

4. Where was Allamah Syed al-Fadl in Chapter 7?

5. Where did Winston instruct Langdon and Ambra to go that caused Langdon to argue with him in Chapter 39?

Short Essay Questions

1. What mental trait does Langdon struggle with in many instances in the text?

2. What inner conflict does Ambra struggle with as Kirsch begins his presentation?

3. What is "ConspiracyNet.com" and why is it important in the novel?

4. How does Langdon attain Kirsch's cell phone and access to it?

5. How is Rabbi Koves killed?

6. What does Kirsch predict his announcement will bring about? Why?

7. Why is Robert Langdon at the Guggenheim in Chapter 1?

8. With whom is Edmond Kirsch meeting in the Prologue? Why?

9. What does the symbol on Avila's hand represent?

10. What is the Guardia Real?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Robert Langdon. What is Langdon's profession? How does he know Edmond Kirsch? What is Langdon's main objective in the novel? Does he achieve his objective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the literary references and allusions in Origin. What authors and works are cited or referenced? What is the significance of these works to the plot of the story? How do these works connect with Origin's themes?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss three examples of foreshadowing or red herrings in Origin. What clues indicate future events in the story and how do those events play out? For what purpose does the author employ each example of foreshadowing or red herrings? Were you led astray by any of these clues?

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