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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another issue for April and Melanie about the new family in Casa Rosada?
(a) They are not being compensated for their assistance.
(b) They do not think they can be of much assistance.
(c) There are too many children in the new family.
(d) Elizabeth is too young to be their friend.

2. Where is the "artifact" placed in the area where the Egypt Game is played?
(a) Under a bush.
(b) On top of a rock.
(c) Out in the open.
(d) Under the lean-to.

3. What are the children unaware of during the Egypt Game?
(a) Storm clouds are forming.
(b) A guard dog is sometimes allowed to roam in the yard.
(c) The lean-to continues to sag.
(d) The Professor is watching them through the window.

4. What is an old mixing bowl used for in the Egypt Game?
(a) For offerings to the gods and goddesses.
(b) For sacred fires.
(c) For a headdress.
(d) For mixing potions.

5. How do the Egyptians know when to act on their plan?
(a) They will wait until it is time to go home.
(b) They will listen for the clock in the town square to strike seven.
(c) They will give each other a look.
(d) They look for a sign.

6. What does the chapter, Enter Melanie--And Marshall, reveal to readers?
(a) That Melanie has difficulty making friends.
(b) That Melanie's homelife is uncomfortable, so she creates an imaginary world.
(c) That April is no longer completely on her own.
(d) That Marshall can sometimes be a nuisance.

7. What are April's worries before she begins school?
(a) About whether she will like the new school.
(b) About whether she will have a boyfriend.
(c) About whether she will see her mother again.
(d) About whether she will be moving again.

8. What do the children call the lean-to?
(a) A pyramid.
(b) A tomb.
(c) A temple.
(d) A hut.

9. What do April and Melanie think about the suggestion regarding the new family?
(a) They think their parents are being unfair.
(b) They do not want their free time infringed on.
(c) They do not want anyone to butt into their friendship.
(d) They think it is a wonderful idea.

10. What does April do while the others are waiting outside of Egypt on their night-time visit?
(a) She arranges the statues.
(b) She sweeps the temple.
(c) She sets out four cushions to sit on.
(d) She lights candles.

11. What is the Professor's response to what April tells him on her first visit to his shop?
(a) He is sympathetic.
(b) He is helpful.
(c) He is mainly silent.
(d) He is abraisive.

12. What connects April and Melanie as friends?
(a) They like the same foods.
(b) They both like to play Monopoly.
(c) Their interest in ancient Egypt.
(d) They like the same movie stars.

13. What does Melanie like to do with pictures she cuts out?
(a) She throws darts at them.
(b) She puts them into stories.
(c) She makes collages out of them.
(d) She draws blemishes on them.

14. What are Melanie's concerns before the school year begins?
(a) She hopes she will be on the basketball team.
(b) She does not know how April will fit in.
(c) She hopes she will earn good grades.
(d) She hopes she will make new friends.

15. Why are the children afraid of the Professor?
(a) Because of the customers that frequent his store.
(b) Because of his silence and his appearance.
(c) Because he yells at them and posts signs.
(d) Because of his large size.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is questioned regarding the incident in the neighborhood?

2. Why do April and Melanie decide to place their "finding" where they do?

3. What does Melanie bring to April's house the night before school begins?

4. What idea is finally agreed upon by the Egyptians to set things right after their long absence?

5. What becomes April and Melanie's shared passion?

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