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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. Langdon decides that the message was what sort of puzzle, which Sophie confirms that Jacques used often and liked?

2. "So Dark the Con of Man" is the message written on what?

3. Sophie drives them where and parks out front?

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

5. How does Fache think Langdon escaped from the museum?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Langdon's reaction to the murder, up to the end of Chapter 5?

2. Describe Sophie's role in Langdon's visit to the museum so far.

3. What are Silas' motivations, based on his actions in the first couple of chapters?

4. What is foreshadowing and how does foreshadowing begin to play into the story, especially with regard to Langdon?

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

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

7. 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?

8. What happens when Sophie and Langdon finally reach the American Embassy?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is a major theme of the Da Vinci Code, especially with regard to religion. Choose any three symbols from the book and explain what we are told that they stand for in the book. Also, explain whether or not you agree with the explanation of each. Use examples from the book and, if necessary, real life, to back up your answers.

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

In the book, there is quite a bit of corruption within the Opus Dei order. What major real life organizations might that be compared to and in what ways? Use examples from both the book and real life to support your answers.

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