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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When they slide the second door enough for Ralph to get a look, what does he think he sees?
(a) Jewels.
(b) Statues.
(c) Writings.
(d) Gold.

2. When the workers return from finding help for the second man, what do they bring for Ralph?
(a) Bandages.
(b) A doctor.
(c) Ice.
(d) Neosporin.

3. According to Ralph, what was Margaret doing when she and Ralph first met?
(a) Staring at him from the front row.
(b) Dozing in the front row.
(c) Taking notes in the front row.
(d) Sitting in the front row.

4. The first opening that Ralph lowers himself into is a ____, never touched by mankind.
(a) Well hole.
(b) River hole.
(c) Rare hole.
(d) Dry hole.

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

6. How is Ralph planning to travel down the Nile River to his field villa?
(a) By boat.
(b) By raft.
(c) By camel.
(d) By jeep.

7. When Ralph has to leave Fragment C in Egypt, who does he leave it with?
(a) Rounders.
(b) Wellington.
(c) Marlowe.
(d) Harrison.

8. Why does Ralph guard the tomb himself while the third door is being plastered?
(a) He doesn't trust his men.
(b) He doesn't trust the Egyptians.
(c) He doesn't trust anyone.
(d) He doesn't trust Carter.

9. Ferrell believes that Ralph is what?
(a) A conman.
(b) Honest.
(c) A bad writer.
(d) A good scholar.

10. What is in the third room?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Jewels.
(c) Gold.
(d) Mummies.

11. What does Terbroogan feel for Trilipush?
(a) Friendliness.
(b) Fear.
(c) Dislike.
(d) Respect.

12. How does ter Breuggen fire Ralph?
(a) In a cable.
(b) In a letter.
(c) In a telegram.
(d) In a telephone call.

13. What is the tone of the message Ralph receives from ter Breuggen?
(a) Hateful.
(b) Pessimistic.
(c) Sarcastic.
(d) Ironic.

14. What is the square yardage of the area that Ralph orders his workers to stake out for trench digging?
(a) 150 yard square.
(b) 200 yard square.
(c) 250 yard square.
(d) 100 yard square.

15. With the intention of greasing the bureaucratic skids, Ralph goes to the office of the Director General of what?
(a) The Inspector General.
(b) The Permits and Regulations Office.
(c) The Antiquities Service.
(d) The Lands Commission.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ralph recovers from his illness, what time of day does he visit Carter's find?

2. When Margaret writes to Ralph about her dream of their first child, what does the first child say?

3. Since Ralph believes he will soon be receiving money by wire, who does he give money to?

4. What is the title of Ralph's book of poetry written by Atum-hadu?

5. Where does the second door smash?

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