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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Amelia hire as a companion for her journey?
(a) Mrs. Broom.
(b) Miss Waldorf.
(c) Miss Pritchett.
(d) Miss Maspero.

2. Who first teaches Evelyn how to draw?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Alphonso.
(c) Her father.
(d) Lucas Hayes.

3. What does Amelia learn from her father's friend at the Finance Ministry?
(a) Michael is not to be trusted.
(b) Evelyn's grandfather has recently died.
(c) The expedition in Cairo is cursed.
(d) Alberto is not leaving Cairo.

4. What does Lucas tell Evelyn about her grandfather's estate?
(a) She is not entitled to any inheritance.
(b) She is entitled to the jewelry in the family.
(c) She is entitled to the house and its furnishings.
(d) She is entitled to half of it.

5. How do Walter and Radcliffe travel in Egypt?
(a) They ride on a bus with all of their gear.
(b) They rent space on a steamer for themselves and their belongings.
(c) They rent a series of dahabeeyahs and hire servants.
(d) They fly in a small airplane from place to place.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Michael come in search of Amelia when she is shopping for medical supplies?

2. What does Amelia see while taking tea and visiting the place where Caesar died?

3. Where does Amelia visit again before leaving Cairo?

4. What happens to her companion when Amelia reaches Rome?

5. What does Amelia think about before falling asleep the night she meets Alberto?

(see the answer key)

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