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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 in the package that ter Breuggen sends Margaret?

2. For whom does CCF mistake a bearded and robed Ralph?

3. Who is Atum-hadu's father?

4. Who releases Ralph from his engagement?

5. Each column depicts what span of time in Atum-hadu's reign?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Ralph do to the columns in the sixth room?

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

3. Ralph is in what state when the police officer sent by Carter finds him?

4. What impact does Ralph believe archaeologists have on ancient history?

5. What does Ralph want to do when he is crying about not being able to open the ninth chamber?

6. How does Ralph look when Ferrell finds him in town?

7. What does Ralph equate his name with, in his last, insane moments?

8. What is the real truth about the cat in the seventh room?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does greed and personal success motivate the various characters in the book? Compare/contrast at least three different characters and use specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

How does the theme of immortality affect the characters in the book? What definition of immortality is used by the various characters? Cite specific examples in support of your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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