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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. Silas has denied himself sexual pleasure for how many years?

2. Although Sophie thinks the Holy Grail is a cup, Langdon says that the Grail is what?

3. The Bishop is curt with the group when they hand over a large briefcase containing what?

4. What is the albino's name?

5. Sophie and Langdon move quickly toward what at the museum?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the primary causes of Silas' current situation and attitude that are revealed in Chapter 10?

2. How do Sophie and Langdon finally find what they are looking for at the bank?

3. What happens when Sophie and Langdon finally reach the American Embassy?

4. What is the state of the crime scene, when Langdon finally sees it in person?

5. What is learned, in this section, about Bishop Aringarosa's role in the story and what role might he play in future events as a result?

6. What is Opus Dei and what role does it play in the story so far?

7. What is the suspenseful event surrounding Sister Sandrine, in Chapter 31?

8. Do you think Sophie was justified in throwing the police tracking dot out the window and trying to hide Langdon's escape from the police?

9. Why is the opening of the book so suspenseful?

10. What is foreshadowing and how does foreshadowing begin to play into the story, especially with regard to Langdon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is a major literary device which Dan Brown, the author of the Da Vinci Code, uses often. Explain, in detail, three spots where Brown uses foreshadowing in the book as well as what events those three things foreshadow.

Essay Topic 2

Part 1: What does the Holy Grail represent to most people in real life?

Part 2: What does the Holy Grail represent in the book?

Part 3: Which representation of the Holy Grail do you think would have the most benefits for mankind and why?

Part 4: Which representation of the Holy Grail do you think would harm mankind most and why?

Essay Topic 3

If you were a member of the Priory of Sion and had to choose whether or not to reveal the secret of the Holy Grail and the bloodline of Jesus, would you reveal it or keep it hidden? Defend your choice, in detail, using examples from real life, your own personal observations about religion, and examples from the book to support your choice.

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