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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ralph think that the third set of assassins killed in order to keep the tomb's location a secret?

2. Ralph picks what villa to live close to?

3. When a second worker gets hurt, where does Ralph send everyone for help?

4. When did Ferrell meet Margaret?

5. What did the Egyptian royalty do to their bodies to gain immortality?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ralph have to scout a route to his dig area?

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

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

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

5. Why does Margaret want Ralph to return to Boston?

6. Why did Paul join the army?

7. How did Ralph hurt his foot?

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

9. Why does Ralph cut the pay of his workers?

10. What is found beyond the sixth door?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does time affect the events in the story and how it is told by others? Support your answer with evidence from the book.

Essay Topic 2

How does greed and personal success motivate the various characters in the book? Compare/contrast at least three different characters and use specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the book, explain how Ralph elevates himself beyond his actual position in society and life. Why does he do this? What does this tell us about his character? About his priorities? About his needs?

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