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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After Ralph recites poetry for the Nordquists, they invite him to their cabin for what?
(a) Champagne.
(b) A séance.
(c) A private reading.
(d) Drinks and dinner.

3. What did Ralph study that caused the village vicar to beat him?
(a) Egyptian language.
(b) Egyptian theology.
(c) Egyptian history.
(d) Egyptian writing.

4. With what does Ralph seal the tomb?
(a) Boards, rock and plaster.
(b) A wooden door and a lock.
(c) A gate and padlock.
(d) Metal bars, plaster and a lock.

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

6. When Margaret writes to Ralph about her dream of their first child, what does the first child say?
(a) Nothing but curse words.
(b) Only Egyptian.
(c) Nothing but religious poetry.
(d) Nothing but Egyptian mythology.

7. When Ferrell contacts Laurence Macy III, who is Ferrell asking about?
(a) Laurence's deceased aunt.
(b) Laurence's deceased cousin.
(c) Laurence's deceased sister.
(d) Laurence's deceased wife.

8. When Ralph orders Ahmed to purchase a gate and padlock, how many days does he give Ahmed to return to the tomb?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) One.

9. What is left out of all ancient Egyptian writing?
(a) Accents.
(b) Punctuation.
(c) Meter.
(d) Vowels.

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

11. From what dynasty is King Atum-hadu?
(a) XVI Dynasty.
(b) XIII Dynasty.
(c) XI Dynasty.
(d) XV Dynasty.

12. When did Paul Caldwell go missing?
(a) End of World War II.
(b) End of World War I.
(c) End of Egyptian-Syrian War.
(d) End of Australian Independence War.

13. What is the problem Ralph has with transporting heavy equipment to his site?
(a) It is hard work.
(b) It will be noticed.
(c) It will take too long.
(d) It will be expensive.

14. When Ralph tells CCF of the discovery of the empty room, what does CCF express?
(a) Disappointment.
(b) Fear.
(c) Resentment.
(d) Excitement.

15. When Margaret writes to Ralph and Ferrell about Cornelius Macy, what does she tease Ralph about?
(a) Engagement.
(b) Fidelity.
(c) Children.
(d) Marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the columns in the sixth room decorated?

2. What was Ralph doing on stage when he and Margaret first met?

3. When Ralph sends a telegram to CCF, how does he describe his find?

4. When did Ferrell meet Margaret?

5. How many columns are in the room with the seventh door?

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