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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 is the location of Ralph's villa?

2. The first opening that Ralph lowers himself into is a ____, never touched by mankind.

3. Ralph picks what villa to live close to?

4. Margaret writes to Ralph of Cornelius Macy, whom she met at what location?

5. What hotel does Ralph stay at in Cairo in October 1922?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do the Director General and Carter show that they do not respect Ralph?

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

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

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

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

7. Why did Paul join the army?

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

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

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

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

What is the Tomb Paradox, and how does it help Ralph rationalize his behavior? Cite specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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