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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Radcliffe asks Amelia if he is well enough to return to work tomorrow, what does he call her?
(a) Hassain.
(b) Abdul Ababa.
(c) Sitt Hassan.
(d) Sitt Hakin.

2. Where do Amelia and Evelyn first go to see the pyramids?
(a) Alexandria.
(b) Outside of Cairo.
(c) Gizeh.
(d) Gazah.

3. What is the crocodile a symbol for in the reading of the papyrus?
(a) The god-like status of the crocodile.
(b) The dangers lovers will risk for true love.
(c) The dangers of crossing the NIle.
(d) The importance of nature to the Egyptians.

4. Why does Michael come in search of Amelia when she is shopping for medical supplies?
(a) His daughter is having a baby.
(b) His daughter has run away.
(c) His daughter has left with M.Maspero.
(d) His daughter is sick and needs medical attention.

5. What does Amelia admit to Evelyn when Evelyn awakens her in the middle of the night?
(a) That she, too, is in love with Walter.
(b) That she, too, wants to leave Egypt.
(c) That she, too, has heard sounds and has seen a lurking figure.
(d) That she, too, is having nightmares.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what now-familiar object does Amelia threaten Alberto?

2. Where does Radcliffe take Amelia after lunch?

3. What does Amelia ask Walter to do for Emerson after he has fainted and been brought back to bed?

4. Who does Amelia hire as a companion for her journey?

5. Why does Lucas propose to capture Mohammed?

(see the answer key)

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