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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. On what highway was the Uber traveling toward Madrid that carried Avila in Chapter 29?

2. Where was Allamah Syed al-Fadl in Chapter 7?

3. What test is described in Chapter 8 as a challenge to assess a machine's ability to behave in a way that is indistinguishable from a person?

4. What did Kirsch tell Ambra his computer password was in Chapter 27?

5. What artist created "The Matter of Time," according to Winston in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who was Francisco Franco?

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

8. Why is Kirsch anxious before his presentation?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss three examples of imagery in Origin. How frequently does the author employ similes or metaphors in the work? What characters/settings/objects are compared in each example? How does each example serve the reader?

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