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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 Jewish religious leader did Kirsch meet with in the Prologue?

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

3. Where did Kirsch go to meet with religous leaders in the Prologue?

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

5. What kind of accent is Winston described as having in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How is Rabbi Koves killed?

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

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

9. What does the symbol on Avila's hand represent?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Commander Garza. What role does Garza play in the main plot of the novel? What is his relationship to the king? What are Garza's objectives in the story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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