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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ralph finds that the funds haven't gone through, where does he have lunch with his real estate agent?
(a) The Explorer's Club.
(b) The Excavator's Club.
(c) The Excelsior Club.
(d) The Exclusive Club.

2. What type of poetry did Atum-hadu write?
(a) Erotica.
(b) Descriptive.
(c) Serene.
(d) Religious.

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

4. When the search for evidence yields nothing conclusive, where does Ralph consider digging next?
(a) Next to the river.
(b) The valley floor.
(c) The valley sides.
(d) The canyon.

5. What does Ralph see beyond the smooth stone removed from the cliff?
(a) Stone staircase.
(b) Stone flooring.
(c) Stone blocks.
(d) Stone bricks.

6. The first day of the dig involves marking the top of what for rope placements?
(a) The cliff.
(b) The hole.
(c) The tomb.
(d) The hill.

7. Ralph visits Carter's dig and guesses that Carter uncovered what?
(a) A home.
(b) A well.
(c) A storage depot.
(d) A granary.

8. What was Ralph doing on stage when he and Margaret first met?
(a) Giving a talk about his first expedition.
(b) Giving a talk about his first book.
(c) Giving a talk about his research.
(d) Giving a talk about Egypt.

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

10. According to Farrell, what kind of addiction does Margaret have?
(a) Pot.
(b) Cigars.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) Opium.

11. According to Farrell, where does Margaret like to party?
(a) At a bar.
(b) At a disco.
(c) At a speakeasy.
(d) At a club.

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

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

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

15. When Terbroogan takes Ferrell into Ralph's office, what is on his desk?
(a) A package.
(b) A letter.
(c) An artifact.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Ralph seals the tomb, he orders Ahmed to hire what?

2. Where does Margaret say she will go if she cannot accompany Ralph on his next dig?

3. What circus was Paul Caldwell once part of?

4. How does Ralph describe the estate he grew up on in his letter to Margaret?

5. What is the tone of the message Ralph receives from ter Breuggen?

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