1. Write a character sketch of April at the beginning of the book and again at the end of the book. How has she changed? What brings about these changes?

2. What role do the adults play in this novel? How are they important to the movement of the action?

3. How does the introduction of the death of a child move the plot along?

How does Snyder use it to expand on the theme of prejudice against those who are different?

4. Make a list of all the things you learned about ancient Egypt from this novel. Research one item that interests you most, and write a report as if you were explaining your findings to a member of the Egypt Game group.

5. April has not had a normal childhood up to the beginning of the novel.

How is this demonstrated in her...