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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 Kate asks Martin Grey why there aren’t any lights in Gibraltar in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 152, he tells her it is because it is a Protectorate of what?

2. What is the Latin term for the ancient subspecies of humans referred to as “Hobbits” in the narrative?

3. Who is responsible for killing Konrad Kane in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 146?

4. What is described as “an ever-present danger in many coal mines” in Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 81?

5. What science fiction novel by Jules Verne is alluded to in Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 81?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is related in the journal entries from Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 86?

2. What happens after Kate and her father are reunited in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 142?

3. What is revealed regarding the location of the Bell in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 97? What additional clue is included along with the final journal entry?

4. What leads to Patrick Pierce’s internal conflicts in Part II: "A Tibetan Tapestry," Chapter 79?

5. What is related of the Spanish flu epidemic in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 97?

6. How has the setting of the drill site changed when Robert Hunt observes it in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 99?

7. Where are Kate and David located in the opening of Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 97? What is revealed in the first lines of the journal in the chapter?

8. 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?

9. Why does Kate say that they have to escape the area around Gibraltar in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 150? How do they flee?

10. What does Patrick Pierce reveal about the capabilities of the Bell in Part III: "The Tombs of Atlantis," Chapter 127?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Josh Cohen and the information that he learns regarding the history and structure of the Clocktower organization from David Vale. How does David Vale describe the Immari Corporation? What is Josh’s response to David’s theories regarding the 9/11 attacks? What actions of Josh’s help to propel the plot of the story forward?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the narrative style of The Atlantis Gene. Is the narrator of the story involved in the action? Is the story told in a past or present tense? Does the narrative style change between the chapters? Why do you think the author chose this narrative style?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolism and meaning of the tapestry that Kate finds with Qian in the novel. What historical events are depicted on the tapestry? What futuristic events are detailed? What do you think the tapestry symbolizes? Why?

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