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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 did Palmarian pope Clemente lose both of his eyeballs in a car accident?

2. Where was Edmond Kirsch born?

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

4. How much money was deposited into Avila's bank account as an advance on his first mission?

5. How old was Kirsch when he taught himself BASIC?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What are Langdon and Ambra searching for in Kirsch's home when they arrive in Chapter 53?

7. How do Langdon and Ambra discern Kirsch's computer password?

8. How does Avila die?

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

10. What happens to the Guardia Real agents in the Sagrada Família?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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)?

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