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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 do the investors in Ralph's first expedition have in common?

2. When Ferrell contacts Laurence Macy III, who is Ferrell asking about?

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

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

5. What does Ralph do to the tomb of King Atum-hadu after his first expedition?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. When Ralph leaves the workers to guard the tomb and goes into town, what does he do in town?

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

5. How did Ralph hurt his foot?

6. What happens when one of the workers finds a patch of smooth white rock in the cliff face?

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

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

9. What is one of the problems with translating written Egyptian?

10. Describe the party CCF threw for Ralph and Margaret.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What does Professor ter Breuggen represent in the story? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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