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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 the Harvard biology professor that Langdon spoke to about books disputing Darwinism?
2. What were hidden in in the side bars of Avila's crucifix?
3. Where did Kirsch earn his undergraduate degree?
4. From whom was the voiemail that Kirsch played for Langdon in Chapter 9?
5. What Guardia Real agent set out in pursuit of Kirsch's killer after the fact in Chapter 21
Short Essay Questions
1. What symbol(s) appear on the getaway car used by Avila? Why are they significant?
2. How does Kirsch's presentation begin at the Guggenheim?
3. What clues do Langdon and Ambra have to go on regarding Kirsch's computer password?
4. Why does Winston contact Langdon during Kirsch's presentation?
5. What does Kirsch predict his announcement will bring about? Why?
6. What does the symbol on Avila's hand represent?
7. What happened to Admiral Avila's family? How does this influence his actions in the novel?
8. What is the Guardia Real?
9. Where does Kirsch meet with Langdon before his presentation? Why?
10. Why is Robert Langdon at the Guggenheim in Chapter 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss the character of Bishop Antonio Valdespino in Origin. Is this character a protagonist or an antagonist? Why? What is Bishop Antonio Valdespino's objective in the novel? Does he achieve his objective(s)?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
How does the revelation of Winston's actions change Langdon's views about technology? What questionable actions does Winston commit in the course of the novel? What implications do Winston's actions have?
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