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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 does the word "bibliophile" from Chapter 1 mean?

2. How many online viewers are said to be witnessing Kirsch's live stream in Chapter 18?

3. Where is the Guggenheim Museum located that hosted Kirsch's event in Chapter 1?

4. What is described in Chapter 43 as the first online black market to sell illegal drugs?

5. What did Winston instruct the pilot to do when taking off, claiming that although it was illegal it was to protect the future queen in Chapter 39?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened to Admiral Avila's family? How does this influence his actions in the novel?

3. How do Langdon and Ambra get to Barcelona after Kirsch's murder?

4. What are Langdon's first impressions of Winston?

5. How does Avila get into the Guggenheim?

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

7. Where does Kirsch meet with Langdon before his presentation? Why?

8. Why does Winston contact Langdon during Kirsch's presentation?

9. What is the essence of Kirsch's discovery, as revealed in the Prologue?

10. Who is Marco and how does Avila know him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss three examples of irony in Origin. How does the author employ dramatic irony? How is verbal irony used? What is situational irony and how is it employed? What purpose does each example serve?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss three examples of mythological allusions or references in Origin. What mythological histories are highlighted in the work? Why are they discussed? What statement is the author making regarding mythology?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of religion versus science in Origin. How is this theme developed through characters? How is the theme developed through setting? What symbolism relates to this theme?

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