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

2. Sophie knew that the only way she was going to save Langdon was to get him to _________ before Fache could arrest him.

3. Sophie and Langdon move quickly toward what at the museum?

4. Who is horrified when Sophie tells him her grandfather is Jacques Sauniere?

5. Silas reveals a compartment and reaches in to find what with a Bible verse referenced?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What roles do suspense and secrets play in Chapters 22 to 24?

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

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

6. What role does Vernet play, in Chapters 42-45 and is it believable?

7. Why does Fache dislike Sophie, in Chapters 9 and 10, and do you agree with his assessment? Why or why not?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One of the things that Dan Brown implies in the book is that religious beliefs are always flawed or, at least, incomplete in some way. Do you agree with that opinion? Use examples from both the book and real life to explain why or why not.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Do you feel that major mysteries such as a the mystery of the Holy Grail were meant to be solved, or do you think that they are too dangerous to pursue or better left unsolved? What are the implications of solving major world mysteries such as the Holy Grail, alien invasions or the Bermuda Triangle, both good and bad? Use examples from life and from the story to back up your stance on solving world mysteries.

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