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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. Why does Ralph think that Professor ter Breuggen resents him?

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

3. After Ralph recites poetry for the Nordquists, they invite him to their cabin for what?

4. When did Ferrell meet Margaret?

5. Where does Margaret say she will go if she cannot accompany Ralph on his next dig?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When Ralph receives a telegram from CCF asking for clarification of his Oxford studies, what does Ralph reply with?

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

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

6. Why does Ralph start guarding the tomb himself, after the plaster is on the third door?

7. Why does Ralph think that Atum-hadu's tomb has been hidden since the beginning?

8. What are some examples Ralph gives of bad translations of Atum-hadu's poetry?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the way that Ralph and Ferrell deal with disappointment and guilt. Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

How does the ending of the book flow logically from the plot? Cite examples from the text to support your answer.

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