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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Ralph leaves to his villa, how many suits does he pick up from the tailor?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

2. Ralph sends a telegram complaining to CCF after receiving money in his account? Why?
(a) Because he wants Margaret with him.
(b) Because only a fraction of the money was sent.
(c) Because he wants Margaret to get medical attention.
(d) Because he wants more money than they agreed upon.

3. Ahmed tells Ralph of his deep hatred for whom?
(a) Australians.
(b) Englishmen.
(c) Irishmen.
(d) Americans.

4. While continuing his search, Ahmed brings news that Carter uncovered what?
(a) A stair.
(b) A hole.
(c) A dresser.
(d) A chamber.

5. According to Ralph, what was Margaret doing when she and Ralph first met?
(a) Dozing in the front row.
(b) Taking notes in the front row.
(c) Staring at him from the front row.
(d) Sitting in the front row.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ralph guard the tomb himself while the third door is being plastered?

2. How is Ralph planning to travel down the Nile River to his field villa?

3. With what does Ralph seal the tomb?

4. According to Farrell, where does Margaret like to party?

5. When the search for evidence yields nothing conclusive, where does Ralph consider digging next?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the letter from ter Breuggen to Ralph at the beginning or Ralph's dig say?

2. Why does Ralph start guarding the tomb himself, after the plaster is on the third door?

3. Why does Ralph cut the pay of his workers?

4. Who is Ferrell?

5. Describe the party CCF threw for Ralph and Margaret.

6. How did Ralph hurt his foot?

7. What are the instructions that Ralph gives Margaret about publishing his book?

8. What happens between Ferrell and Margaret during their first meeting?

9. In his childhood, what did Ralph tell the vicar about Egyptian theology that got him beaten?

10. What does the first day at the dig for Ralph, Ahmed and a few workers entail?

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