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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. Since Carter's find, how much rent does the landlord of Ralph's villa want in advance?

2. Who is Ralph going to bring to his dig, once all the translation and analysis is completed?

3. Who does Ralph meet while at Carter's site?

4. Where does Ferrell find the cigars from CCF?

5. What does Ferrell find at the site of the bonfire?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sonia Nordquist offer Ralph when she visits him at his site?

2. What crimes is Ahmed arrested for?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. According to Ralph's translations, why does Atum-hadu try to stab his new queen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the structure of the book influence the way in which the story is presented? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is a climax in a plot? What is the climax of this book? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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

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