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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. Kate tells Dorian Sloane in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 112 that she treated the children from the Autism Research Center with stem cells from what?

2. What is the name on the storefront where David tells Kate to wait for him outside in the beginning of Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 101?

3. How long does Martin Grey say he’s been waiting for Kate or her father to return from the structure when he meets her in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 150?

4. What term refers to Paleolithic-era members of a species of Homo or subspecies of Homo sapiens, ranging from Siberia to Southeast Asia?

5. What drill site number is Robert Hunt exploring in the opening of Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 82?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whom does Kate meet when she exits the portal with the children in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis"? How is this character described?

2. What is revealed to the reader in the conversation between Martin Grey and Dorian Sloane in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 104?

3. How does David go about contacting Howard Keegan in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 101? What does David learn from Keegan?

4. When are the first entries in the journal dated in Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapters 71-77? Who has written the journal?

5. How is the setting of the mining site in Gibraltar described in Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 81? Who leads Patrick on the tour?

6. What offer does Howard Keegan make to Kate Warner in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 106? How does Kate respond?

7. The last entry from the journal follows after how much time has passed in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 97? What is related in this entry?

8. What obstacles do Patrick and David face as they attempt to find Kate in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 139?

9. What does David Vale see around him when he awakens in the novel’s Epilogue?

10. What information is related in the press release in Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 78?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of truth and secrecy in The Atlantis Gene. How do these themes apply to Kate’s character? What “secrets” does Kate hold in the narrative? How do the themes apply to David Vale? How do these themes relate to the Immari Corporation and the Clocktower organization?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the character of David Vale in The Atlantis Gene. How does David differ from Kate Warner? What is David’s objective in the novel? How does David’s character evolve throughout the story?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the clues left behind for David by Josh Cohen. How does David first uncover the messages from Josh? What internal clues are left in the messages? How are these messages not intercepted – or are they? How do these messages help to propel the plot forward?

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