40 pages • 1 hour read
Douglas PrestonThe Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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.
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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?
