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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. What is the tone of the message Ralph receives from ter Breuggen?

2. What is CCF's relationship to Margaret?

3. What did Ralph study that caused the village vicar to beat him?

4. When Ralph orders Ahmed to purchase a gate and padlock, how many days does he give Ahmed to return to the tomb?

5. Ferrell believes that Ralph is what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is the problem with the second door?

6. What does the first day at the dig for Ralph, Ahmed and a few workers entail?

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

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

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

10. What is found beyond the sixth door?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the book, compare and contrast the way Ralph and Ferrell use their imaginations to help them towards fame.

Essay Topic 2

Is this book a history, biography or detective story? Is it part of all three? Answer these questions using examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

What is a climax in a plot? What is the climax of this book? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

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