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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Egypt.
(c) Giving a talk about his first book.
(d) Giving a talk about his research.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Ralph seal the tomb?

2. What does the smooth rock in the cliff face turn out to be?

3. Ferrell believes that Ralph is what?

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

5. Ralph sends a telegram complaining to CCF after receiving money in his account? Why?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Director General and Carter show that they do not respect Ralph?

2. Why did Paul join the army?

3. Why is Ferrell not looking forward to his trip to Boston?

4. Describe the party CCF threw for Ralph and Margaret.

5. Describe the series of murders Ralph says took place in order to secure the location of the tomb.

6. What does the letter from ter Breuggen to Ralph at the beginning or Ralph's dig say?

7. Describe the staircase that Ralph visits at Carter's site.

8. What is the explanation that Margaret gives for her odd initial letter to Ralph?

9. How does CCF react to the news that Ralph has found the tomb?

10. According to Ralph, what is the Tomb Paradox?

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