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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 Sophie and Langdon approach the address written on the key, they find themselves at what sort of building?

2. Sophie tells Langdon that Jacques was whose grandfather?

3. The item, Silas has heard, is in what city?

4. Sophie tells Langdon that her grandfather had taught her about what?

5. How old was Sophie when her family died?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the Priory of Sion, according to Langdon, and how does it play a role in the story?

2. How do Sophie and Langdon determine what to do after they have the key?

3. What are the primary causes of Silas' current situation and attitude that are revealed in Chapter 10?

4. If you were Langdon and the police wanted to question you about Jacques' murder, what would you do?

5. How is Jacques' museum message resolved in Chapters 29-31?

6. What are your views on religion, especially as it relates to Silas so far in the story?

7. What sort of background information does Langdon give on Da Vinci in this section of the book?

8. What is Opus Dei and what role does it play in the story so far?

9. What is the suspenseful event surrounding Sister Sandrine, in Chapter 31?

10. What does Langdon seem to be trusting Sophie more and do you agree with his decision to do so?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a major literary device which Dan Brown, the author of the Da Vinci Code, uses often. Explain, in detail, three spots where Brown uses foreshadowing in the book as well as what events those three things foreshadow.

Essay Topic 2

Leigh Teabing, it is revealed late in the book, is the actual Teacher. What are Teabing's motivations? Also, was there a point, before the secret was revealed, that you suspected Teabing of being the Teacher? Why or why not? Also, if so, what was the first thing that made you suspect him?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following people and describe, in detail, the inner conflicts of his/her character using several examples from the book:

1. Jacques

2. Sophie

3. Silas

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