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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 does Ralph do to CCF?

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

3. Paul Caldwell blackmails Marlowe into giving him lessons on what?

4. Why does Sonia Nordquist want Ralph to come home with her?

5. After Ralph has finished with the columns, what does he use to open the next door?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the subject of, and to whom, has Ralph been sending anonymous telegrams about CCF?

2. When does Ralph want to bring Lord Carnarvon to his dig?

3. What crimes is Ahmed arrested for?

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

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

6. How does Ralph die?

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

8. What is the fabricated tale Marlow tells Paul?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the ending of the book flow logically from the plot? Cite examples from the text to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Using examples from the book, compare and contrast the way Ralph and Ferrell use their imaginations to help them towards fame.

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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