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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 begins to tell Sophie what he knows about the Priory of Sion, which, he says, had been founded where?

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

3. How did Sophie's family die?

4. Langdon and Sophie have to figure out the ten digit account number to do what?

5. Sophie drives them where and parks out front?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Sophie's motivations seem suspicious, in Chapters 11 through 14?

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

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

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

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

6. Do you agree with Sophie's actions regarding helping Langdon so far? How would you feel after not speaking to Jacques for several years and then finding out that he died?

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

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

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

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

Part 1: What does the Holy Grail represent to most people in real life?

Part 2: What does the Holy Grail represent in the book?

Part 3: Which representation of the Holy Grail do you think would have the most benefits for mankind and why?

Part 4: Which representation of the Holy Grail do you think would harm mankind most and why?

Essay Topic 2

The author, Dan Brown, uses plot twists quite often in the book. Describe, in detail, your favorite plot twist. Why was it your favorite? What new information did it provide? What old information did it nullify? Also, how different do you feel the book would have been, had that plot twist not existed?

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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