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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. CCF sends Ralph a telegram that asks if _____ is accepting investments.

2. In which chamber does Ralph place his cane?

3. When Ferrell finally meets Ralph, to what does Ferrell attribute the odor surrounding Ralph?

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

5. What does CCF do when he comes into the tomb?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the fabricated tale Marlow tells Paul?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What crimes is Ahmed arrested for?

8. How does Ralph die?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Using examples from the book to support your answer, explain how Ralph's and Atum-hadu's lives are similar and what implications those similarities have for Ralph's actions.

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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