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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 was the first 3-D-printed polymer gun called?

2. Who was the father of the heliocentric model?

3. Who was the public relations coordinator for the palace that confronted Garza in Chapter 33?

4. What online news site is featured in Chapter 4?

5. Across what river does the Szechenyi Bridge stretch?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Kirsch's presentation begin at the Guggenheim?

2. Why did Ambra accept Julian's proposal? Why does she regret it?

3. What is the Guardia Real?

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

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

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

7. How is Edmond Kirsch killed?

8. How is Rabbi Koves killed?

9. Who is "Spain's newest celebrity" (91), and how is she described?

10. How does al-Fadl die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the plot structure of Origin. What is the inciting incident of the narrative? Where does the climax occur? What information is revealed in the falling action and denouement of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Admiral Luis Ávila. Is this character a protagonist or antagonist? What motivates Ávila to his actions in the story? How does Ávila die?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss three examples of symbolism in Origin. Why does the author illustrate some of the symbols in the narrative? How does Langdon interpret the symbols that he encounters? What symbol is the most significant to you? Why?

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