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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. In order to continue his work on the valley floor, Ralph needs what?

2. What does Ralph tell CCF when he asks for clarification on Ralph's Oxford studies?

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

4. What does Terbroogan think Trilipush's expedition to Egypt will be like?

5. What does Ralph injure when the second door smashes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Ralph let all of his workers go into town after he is hurt?

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

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

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

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

7. What is found beyond the sixth door?

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

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

10. What is the problem with the second door?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the importance of the items that Ralph placed in the tomb? What is the importance of the order of the items? Use specifics from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Ralph explains the myth of Atum-hadu in his letters. How does this myth help the reader surmise what really happened to Ralph? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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

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