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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. What does Marshall do when the police officers ask him questions about the attack on April?

2. What do the Egyptians give themselves for the purpose of writing notes?

3. What is April's reaction to the intruders on Halloween night?

4. What is Toby's reaction to the Egypt Game?

5. Why do Marshall and April go to Egypt at night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the Egyptians unable to return to their game during Christmas break?

2. Who are the intruders in Egypt on Halloween night?

3. What happens when April and Marshall leave Egypt after visiting there at night?

4. Where is Security found?

5. Why does Toby want to finish the hieroglyphic alphabet?

6. How did Security become lost?

7. What is the story the Egyptians develop for the demise of Elizabeth's parakeet, Petey?

8. What news does April receive in a letter from her mother after Halloween?

9. What is the inspiration for the Oracle ceremony?

10. What is the Oracle of Thoth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the relationship between the Professor and the children. How does this relationship change throughout the book? What are the causes of the developments in this relationship? Cite examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

In the chapter, Prisoners of Fear, it states "Elizabeth turned out to be just what the Egypt Game needed to make it perfect." Please explain this comment using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

How can children from such different backgrounds become such good friends? What do the Egyptians learn from each other? How do their relationships change the way they see themselves? Use examples from the book in your answer.

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