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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. On Monday, November 6, 1922, Ralph pays his workers and sends them home because he is what?

3. What is in the third room?

4. Since Ralph believes he will soon be receiving money by wire, who does he give money to?

5. Before Ralph leaves to his villa, how many suits does he pick up from the tailor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Ralph cut the pay of his workers?

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

9. What are the instructions that Ralph gives Margaret about publishing his book?

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

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

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 3

What is an epilogue? How would an epilogue have helped this book? Support your answer with information from the book.

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