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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. When was Madrid seized back from the Muslims by Alfonso VI?

2. How did Winston help Langdon and Ambra escape the dome in Chapter 27?

3. Who designed the first 3-D-printed polymer gun?

4. Where did Spain's aging king live, according to the narrator in Chapter 30?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the Guardia Real?

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

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

5. What clues do Langdon and Ambra have to go on regarding Kirsch's computer password?

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

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

8. What symbol(s) appear on the getaway car used by Avila? Why are they significant?

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

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

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

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

Describe and discuss the character of Winston in Origin. Who or what is Winston? Where did Winston originate? What are Winston's objectives in the novel? Does Winston achieve those objectives?

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