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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 Iksander say the Kanes have in abundance when they are in the Land of the Dead?

2. How was Sekhmet stopped by village people?

3. Who has been hosting Set?

4. Whose Ba travels to Cleopatra's Needle?

5. Who summons Sekhmet at La Cruces?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Thoth need to know for sure before he will help the Kanes?

2. Why wasn't Nephthys able to talk to Sadie at the river?

3. What does Zia tell Carter will happen now that she has left Desjardins?

4. What do the magicians in Memphis do to Carter?

5. What happens when Geb opens his note from Nut?

6. What warning is given to Sadie when she gets the Feather of Truth?

7. Why does Sadie tell Set that Carter can defeat Set?

8. Why can't Zia use Set's secret name against him?

9. What does Carter see in Phoenix in his sleep?

10. How do the Kanes get away from Sekhmet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Carter endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 2

Despair was a theme that was placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role did despair play in this book?

Essay Topic 3

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different life-styles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

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