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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. Where does Ferrell find the cigars from CCF?

2. What keeps Stum-hadu from fighting for long with his forces against the invading Hyksos?

3. Marlowe tells Paul a fabricated story of how he and Ralph found what?

4. In which chamber does Ralph place his robe and painting equipment?

5. Ralph says that he has much to finish if mad Ferrell is coming to stamp about with what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ahmed tell Ralph, that Ralph takes as a sign of Carter's failure?

2. What happens when Ahmed returns to Ralph's site and demands money?

3. Why does Marlowe invite Paul to visit the Valley of the Kings with him?

4. How does Ralph describe the mummified cat that shows up in the seventh room?

5. What crimes is Ahmed arrested for?

6. What does Ralph fetch, supposedly on Carter's orders?

7. What is the fabricated tale Marlow tells Paul?

8. According to Ralph's translations, who is Atum-hadu's new queen?

9. What does Ferrell find at the bonfire after realizing that Ralph and CCF didn't use their tickets to board the ship?

10. How does Ralph die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Is Ralph insane, obsessed or simple focused in his behavior? Does his status change over time? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

How do the various characters in the book lack common sense? What implications does this lack of common sense have for their futures? Use examples from the book to support your answer.

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