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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. Ralph speculates that the empty room they first find was meant to do what?
(a) Serve as storage.
(b) Secure the location of the real tomb.
(c) Hide the real entrance.
(d) Ward off tomb robbers.

2. Where does Ferrell live when he contacts Laurence Macy?
(a) A hotel in Sydney.
(b) A hospital in Sydney.
(c) A nursing home in Sydney.
(d) A mansion in Sydney.

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

4. Ralph believes that Michel Vassal translated Atum-hadu's poetry to please whom?
(a) The French Government.
(b) The Italian Government.
(c) The English Government.
(d) The Spanish Government.

5. Ralph sends a telegram complaining to CCF after receiving money in his account? Why?
(a) Because he wants Margaret with him.
(b) Because only a fraction of the money was sent.
(c) Because he wants more money than they agreed upon.
(d) Because he wants Margaret to get medical attention.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ferrell say is one of the motives for human behavior?

2. While continuing his search, Ahmed brings news that Carter uncovered what?

3. Why does Ralph think Margaret's letter is puzzling?

4. What does Ralph injure when the second door smashes?

5. What circus was Paul Caldwell once part of?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens between Ferrell and Margaret during their first meeting?

3. What are the instructions that Ralph gives Margaret about publishing his book?

4. In his childhood, what did Ralph tell the vicar about Egyptian theology that got him beaten?

5. Describe the cats that are outside Ralph's villa when he wakes up.

6. How did Ralph hurt his foot?

7. How does Ralph get a look inside the tomb?

8. Why does Ralph hire Ahmed to be the head of his excavation team?

9. When Margaret writes Ralph and complains of boredom, what does she ask him to let her do?

10. What reason does the Director General's note give for not letting Ralph dig?

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