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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. Silas has received information about the location of something called what?

2. Silas has denied himself sexual pleasure for how many years?

3. Silas left home when he was how old?

4. What sort of vehicle do Langdon and Sophie use to escape from the bank?

5. Langdon found it interesting that the curator spoke __________, yet wrote his dying messages in English.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the opening of the book so suspenseful?

2. How do Sophie and Langdon finally find what they are looking for at the bank?

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

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

5. How is the relationship between Silas and Aringarosa expanded upon in Chapters 39 through 41, and what might the consequences be?

6. If you were the albino attacker, would you have shot Jacques as quickly? Why or why not?

7. How does the author, Dan Brown, use the thoughts of the characters to move the story along?

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

9. What is learned, in this section, about Bishop Aringarosa's role in the story and what role might he play in future events as a result?

10. What is the significance of Friday the 13th according to this section of the book?

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

Possible corruption within law enforcement is a major part of the book's plot, as we are lead to believe that Fache is the Teacher for quite a while. Name and describe in detail two methods that you would implement in order to cut back on the possibility of corruption in a police organization.

Essay Topic 3

Although the book doesn't detail Robert Langdon's history, certain assumptions can be made about him. He is clearly more of an analytical thinker than a believer in divine influence.

1. Are you an analytical thinker like Robert Langdon? Why or why not?

2. List five reasons that someone might believe in divine influence and five reasons that they might not.

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