40 pages 1 hour read

Douglas Preston

The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017

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Essay Topics

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Do you think there was ever a single White City? Why or why not? Use historical and archaeological evidence from the book to make your argument.

2.

Think of another legend that may be based on reality. Describe the legend, and make an argument for how it may have originated and what factual truths may underlie it.

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Describe how Preston uses the theme of danger throughout the book. How does this theme evolve as the book progresses, and why?