3. What Muslim scholar questioned the logic of Plato and Aristotle and declared mathematics to be the philosophy of the devil in the end of the 11th century?

4. Who in the narrative coined the phrase "God of the Gaps"?

5. Where did Winston instruct Langdon and Ambra to go that caused Langdon to argue with him in Chapter 39?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Kirsch predict his announcement will bring about? Why?

2. How does Langdon attain Kirsch's cell phone and access to it?

3. Why does Winston contact Langdon during Kirsch's presentation?

4. What is "ConspiracyNet.com" and why is it important in the novel?

5. What mental trait does Langdon struggle with in many instances in the text?

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

7. What does the symbol on Avila's hand represent?

8. Why did Ambra accept Julian's proposal? Why does she regret it?

9. With whom is Edmond Kirsch meeting in the Prologue? Why?

10. Who is Marco and how does Avila know him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss three examples of imagery in Origin. How frequently does the author employ similes or metaphors in the work? What characters/settings/objects are compared in each example? How does each example serve the reader?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character of Winston in Origin. Who or what is Winston? Where did Winston originate? What are Winston's objectives in the novel? Does Winston achieve those objectives?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the history of the Palmarian Catholic Church. Why does this church factor into the plot of Origin? When and where did this sect emerge? What is the status of the church today?

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