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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. According to the news release in Chapter 68, when do Palmerians believe the Antichrist was born?

2. What was Suresh Bhalla's position at the palace?

3. Why did the first password Langdon entered on Kirsch's computer not work?

4. In the news releas in Chapter 46, it states that current viewership of mainstream networks covering Kirsch's death is now estimated to be approximately how many?

5. What was the name of Edmond Kirsch's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Avila die?

2. What is Avila's connection to the Regent?

3. How does Edmond Kirsch's mother's death play into his motivations as an adult?

4. Why is Valdespino considered a suspect in Kirsch's murder?

5. What is the important clue that Langdon finds in Kirsch's home?

6. How did Avila become involved in the plot of killing Kirsch?

7. What does "bicameralism" mean? Why is it important in the novel?

8. What does Julian's father confess to him?

9. What is on the page of the book that is on display at the church in Chapter 70?

10. What is revealed of Winston's self-portrait in Chapter 80?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the history of the Palmarian Catholic Church. Why does this church factor into the plot of Origin? When and where did this sect emerge? What is the status of the church today?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of religion versus science in Origin. How is this theme developed through characters? How is the theme developed through setting? What symbolism relates to this theme?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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