The Egyptologist Papers & Assignment Topics

Essay Topics/Writing Assignments

These 20 essay questions can be used as essay questions on a test, or as stand-alone essay topics for a take-home or in-class writing assignment. Students should have a full understanding of the text in order to answer these questions. They ask for a thorough analysis of the text.

1. How does the structure of the book influence the way in which the story is presented? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

2. Using examples from the book to support your answer, explain how Ralph's and Atum-hadu's lives are similar and what implications those similarities have for Ralph's actions.

3. What evidence is there that Paul and Ralph are really the same person? Cite examples from the book to support your answer.

4. How does time affect the events in the story and how it is told by others? Support...
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