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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2 Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The grave of the god-king represents what to August?
(a) The end of the lake construction.
(b) His greatest disappointment.
(c) The beginning of a new life.
(d) The most important find in 40-years' work.

2. How many times does Cynthia say Delia has contacted them in the past 10 years?
(a) Once a year.
(b) Once.
(c) Twice.
(d) Three.

3. Why do Dan and August leave to go back to the dig site at the end of Act 2 Part 1?
(a) To hide their findings.
(b) To cover it with tarps from the rain.
(c) To protect it from looters.
(d) To look for more artifacts.

4. What is Delia's father's profession?
(a) Physiologist.
(b) Archeologist.
(c) Professor.
(d) Surgeon.

5. How does Delia describe the temporary secretary she hired to transcribe her book?
(a) Very neat, sweet, meek.
(b) An idiot.
(c) Haughty and proud.
(d) Demure and prudish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting at the very beginning of Act 1?

2. At the beginning of Act 1 Part 6, there is a slide of a fire. What does August say this is?

3. How many mounds does August claim have been opened in North American discovery?

4. What is the term that defines Landford Wilson's use of a projector in The Mound Builders?

5. Why is Jean taking time away from work?

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