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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 Carter tell Horus he is fighting for?

2. Who tends to Zia's wounds during the battle?

3. Why does Iksander say this is all Sadie's family's burden?

4. How long has Zia's magic been missing when it returns in the pyramid?

5. What does Thoth teach the Kanes while on the river?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Carter see on Elvis's tombstone?

3. How does Carter seal the entrance of the pyramid?

4. Why can't Amos trust himself?

5. How does Carter feel inside the pyramid, and why?

6. How does Carter get out of the pyramid?

7. What does Set do when he shows himself in the pyramid?

8. What do mortal souls have to do before entering the Land of the Dead?

9. What does Sadie say to her father during her vision in the pyramid?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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