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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 in the narrative coined the phrase "God of the Gaps"?

2. What kind of wine did Ambra drink on the plane in Chapter 42?

3. How many characters is Kirsch's computer password described as being in the Prologue?

4. Where was Kirsch shot?

5. Under what bridge did Winston instruct Langdon and Ambra to wait in Chapter 28?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does al-Fadl die?

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

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

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

6. Who was Francisco Franco?

7. How does Avila smuggle in the weapon he uses in the museum? What weapon is it?

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

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

10. How do Langdon and Ambra escape the museum after Kirsch's murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Edmond Kirsch in Origin. What discovery has Kirsch made? How does he go about revealing his discovery? What is revealed about Kirsch as the novel develops?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of technology versus humanity in Origin. How are these forces different? How are they connected? What statement do you think the author is making regarding technology and humanity?

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