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

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

3. Who releases Ralph from his engagement?

4. When Ralph finishes his drawing of the tomb, what is included?

5. Who, according to Ralph's translations, prepares Atum-hadu for the underworld afterlife?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does Ralph place in the first and second chambers after he decorates the first chamber?

9. What crimes is Ahmed arrested for?

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

What does Professor ter Breuggen represent in the story? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Is this book a history, biography or detective story? Is it part of all three? Answer these questions using examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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