2. Why does Ralph have to take a route to his dig site that will keep him out of sight?
(a) He doesn't want Carter to see him go to the dig site.
(b) He doesn't have the money to dig.
(c) He doesn't want anyone else to dig where he is digging.
(d) He doesn't have official approval to dig.

3. Ralph's injury and what keep him away from the dig for three days?
(a) Illness.
(b) Exhaustion.
(c) Depression.
(d) Lack of funds.

4. What hotel does Ralph stay at in Cairo in October 1922?
(a) Hotel of Papyrus.
(b) Hotel of the Kings.
(c) Hotel of the Sphinx.
(d) Hotel of the Tombs.

5. What does Ralph insist on doing to the third door before attempting to open it?
(a) Photograph it.
(b) Surface rub it.
(c) Plaster it.
(d) Draw it.

6. How does Ralph describe the estate he grew up on in his letter to Margaret?
(a) Poor.
(b) In disrepair.
(c) Boring.
(d) Rich.

7. What is the name of Margaret's Swedish nurse?
(a) Indra.
(b) Ingrid.
(c) Isabelle.
(d) Inge.

8. When did Ferrell meet Margaret?
(a) July.
(b) August.
(c) October.
(d) September.

9. Why is it easy for Ralph and Ahmed to line up a few workers for their dig?
(a) Because the other major digs haven't started.
(b) Because Ahmed is well respected.
(c) Because the workers want to discover treasure.
(d) Because Ralph is paying the workers well.

10. What job does Mr. Hoyt hold?
(a) Circus manager.
(b) Circus act.
(c) Circus clown.
(d) Circus lion tamer.

11. What is the title of Ralph's book of poetry written by Atum-hadu?
(a) Desire and Deceit in Ancient Egypt.
(b) Desire and Deception in Ancient Egypt.
(c) Desire and Defection in Ancient Egypt.
(d) Desire and Power in Ancient Egypt.

12. When does the Director General tell Ralph to come back?
(a) Never.
(b) On a less busy day.
(c) In a week's time.
(d) Tomorrow.

13. Ralph speculates that the empty room they first find was meant to do what?
(a) Ward off tomb robbers.
(b) Serve as storage.
(c) Hide the real entrance.
(d) Secure the location of the real tomb.

14. Margaret writes to Ralph about Ferrell and says that she cannot believe Ralph and who were ever friends?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) James.
(c) Peter.
(d) Paul.

15. Why does Ralph think that Professor ter Breuggen resents him?
(a) For not giving Fragment C to the university.
(b) For the popularity of his book.
(c) For having Margaret in his life.
(d) For being able to go on a dig.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ralph picks up the telegram from CCF that promises the funds are going to be wired now that he has found the door, who else has sent him a letter?

2. Who is CCF?

3. The first day of the dig involves marking the top of what for rope placements?

4. Where are Len and Sonia Nordquist from?

5. The first opening that Ralph lowers himself into is a ____, never touched by mankind.

(see the answer keys)

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