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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. Why do the two women hire Michael Bedawee?

2. What is the first symptom Amelia identifies when she tends to Radcliffe?

3. When Radcliffe asks Amelia if he is well enough to return to work tomorrow, what does he call her?

4. What do Radcliffe and Amelia discuss the day after his illness, as he recovers?

5. What is the name of the boat that Amelia and Evelyn finally decide on?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, Amelia arranges for transportation for herself and Evelyn through Egypt. What method of transportation does she choose, and why? How does she go about making the arrangements? How do the fellow guests at the hotel respond to her idea?

2. The night after Alberto's appearance, another gentleman from Evelyn's past comes to their hotel to say hello: Lucas Hayes. Who is Lucas Hayes, and why has he come to Cairo to see Evelyn? How does Evelyn respond to his visit, and why? What does Amelia think of Lucas, and why?

3. Amelia is awakened in the middle of the night. What wakes her, and how does she respond? What does she find in the morning that confuses her even more?

4. The novel takes place in the late 1800's, and at that time it was unusual for two women to travel abroad together without male companionship. What do we learn about these two women and their attitudes about the conventions of the times?

5. In the morning after their dinner on the balcony, Walter arrives at their lodgings with news. What is he excited about? Why is the news important?

6. What do the group discuss at dinner the first night Radcliffe is able to join them on the balcony for the meal? What is the mood during dinner?

7. What does Lucas tell Evelyn that her grandfather had done with all of her possessions? How does she react to this story? How does Amelia react?

8. What important thing do Amelia and Walter discover when they go into the tomb? What do they find, and what do they notice is missing?

9. What plan does Amelia come up with to solve the problem and catch the walking mummy? What characters are involved in the plan? Who do they suspect to be the mummy who comes out at night?

10. How does Alberto explain to Evelyn his disappearance in Rome? Does Evelyn believe him? What important quality of Evelyn's is reinforced in this scene? How does Amelia rid Evelyn of Alberto?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Lucas proposes a toast to Walter and Evelyn, he says "To Evelyn's future! May it bring all that her closest kinsmen could desire!" On the surface, it is a pleasant toast. What is the real meaning of this toast?

Essay Topic 2

A good mystery novel can involve detection and a love story. Do you think the author has successfully balanced the mystery and the love stories in her novel? Support your position.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses devices such as verbal irony and sarcasm as character traits for some of the main characters. Which character stands out as one who speaks often with irony and sarcasm to get the point across? Provide examples of verbal irony and sarcasm and explain how they are important for that character.

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