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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. When Ralph picks up the telegram from CCF that promises the funds are going to be wired now that he has found the door, who else has sent him a letter?

2. When they slide the second door enough for Ralph to get a look, what does he think he sees?

3. What does Ralph see beyond the smooth stone removed from the cliff?

4. Margaret gave Ralph a sculpture of what before he left?

5. The first day of the dig involves looking for signs of the tomb where?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Ferrell's theory of human behavior?

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

3. How did Ralph hurt his foot?

4. In the very first entry of the book, what does Ralph want Margaret to know about the letter he is writing?

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

6. Who is Ferrell?

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

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

9. What is found beyond the sixth door?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

How does the structure of the book influence the way in which the story is presented? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

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