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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Carter has left his site to go where?
(a) England.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Valley of the Kings.
(d) Sudan.

2. Who, according to Ralph's writings, orders him to fetch chemicals?
(a) CCF.
(b) Carter.
(c) Atum-hadu.
(d) The constable.

3. What does Ralph do to the first chamber after he goes insane?
(a) Closes it off from the others.
(b) Demolishes it.
(c) Decorates it.
(d) Makes it his home.

4. What is in the package that ter Breuggen sends Margaret?
(a) Essays.
(b) Photographs.
(c) Letters.
(d) Books.

5. Where does Ferrell find the cigars from CCF?
(a) With Ahmed.
(b) At the dig site.
(c) At the site of a bonfire.
(d) At a pawn shop.

6. In which chamber does Ralph place his robe and painting equipment?
(a) The first.
(b) The fifth.
(c) The third.
(d) The second.

7. Paul Caldwell blackmails Marlowe into giving him lessons on what?
(a) Archaeology.
(b) Theology.
(c) Egyptology.
(d) Biology.

8. In a letter discovered after her death, Margaret tells Ralph about how Ferrell turned her and CCF against him? What kind of letter was it?
(a) Forgotten letter.
(b) Unsent letter.
(c) Love letter.
(d) Lost letter.

9. Why does Quint think that Ralph survived the war and didn't die?
(a) He heard about an NYU professor and his interest in Atum-hadu.
(b) He heard about an Oxford professor and his interest in Atum-hadu.
(c) He heard about a Harvard professor and his interest in Atum-hadu.
(d) He heard about a Columbia professor and his interest in Atum-hadu.

10. Marlowe says that after going on a trip with Paul, he will return to what?
(a) Life at Oxford.
(b) Normal life.
(c) His duties.
(d) A calm life.

11. What is the cryptic abbreviation that Ralph sends on a telegram to Margaret?
(a) PLSACKLVRMT.
(b) PLSDRVNCRZL.
(c) PLSGHUMEKTY.
(d) PLSGUNGWHJY.

12. What does Ferrell find at the site of the bonfire?
(a) A gramophone with Ralph's name inscribed on it.
(b) A suitcase with Ralph's name on it.
(c) A letter from Ralph.
(d) A Bible with Ralph's name inscribed on it.

13. Why did Marlowe invite Paul to go with him on their four day pass?
(a) To kill him.
(b) To hurt him.
(c) To seduce him.
(d) To maim him.

14. Who does Ferrell find living at Ralph's old villa?
(a) Investors.
(b) Two journalists.
(c) Carter's wife.
(d) Two photographers.

15. Who interrupts Ralph's request for funding to Lord Carnarvon?
(a) Carter.
(b) Ahmed.
(c) Margaret.
(d) The Lady.

Short Answer Questions

1. Carter comes to Ralph's villa at night and mentions that what character may have romantic feelings for Ralph?

2. Who has Ralph been sending anonymous telegrams to, exposing CCF's interest in pornography?

3. What criticism does Ralph level at Carter's find?

4. Who is Amr related to?

5. When Ralph finishes his drawing of the tomb, what is included?

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