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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. When was Madrid seized back from the Muslims by Alfonso VI?

2. What was Langdon researching when he spent time at Trinity College Dublin?

3. How old is Commander Diego Garza described as in Chapter 30?

4. What piece of art was Winston directed by Kirsch to specifically show Langdon in Chapter 8?

5. Who requested that Ambra add Avila's name to the guest list at the last minute?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Kirsch anxious before his presentation?

2. What symbol(s) appear on the getaway car used by Avila? Why are they significant?

3. What clues do Langdon and Ambra have to go on regarding Kirsch's computer password?

4. Where does Kirsch meet with Langdon before his presentation? Why?

5. What are Langdon's first impressions of Winston?

6. What is the essence of Kirsch's discovery, as revealed in the Prologue?

7. How does Avila smuggle in the weapon he uses in the museum? What weapon is it?

8. Why is Robert Langdon at the Guggenheim in Chapter 1?

9. Who was Francisco Franco?

10. Who is "Spain's newest celebrity" (91), and how is she described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Edmond Kirsch in Origin. What discovery has Kirsch made? How does he go about revealing his discovery? What is revealed about Kirsch as the novel develops?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Robert Langdon. What is Langdon's profession? How does he know Edmond Kirsch? What is Langdon's main objective in the novel? Does he achieve his objective? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Bishop Antonio Valdespino in Origin. Is this character a protagonist or an antagonist? Why? What is Bishop Antonio Valdespino's objective in the novel? Does he achieve his objective(s)?

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