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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the inspiration for the Oracle ceremony?
(a) Elizabeth sees a television program that featured an Oracle.
(b) It is a suggestion from Caroline.
(c) Toby, April, and Melanie learn about Oracles in class.
(d) April and Melanie read about Oracles at the library.

2. Why does everyone think something strange is going on in Egypt?
(a) Everything has been rearranged.
(b) Someone also answered April's question.
(c) It appears that someone has been performing ceremonies while the Egyptians are not there.
(d) A few of the Egyptians mention seeing a shadow lurking on the outskirts of Egypt.

3. What news does April receive in a letter from her mother?
(a) She thinks April should be able to return to Hollywood soon.
(b) She lands a part in a Hollywood movie.
(c) She is married, so April cannot come home.
(d) She is singing more now, in hopes of getting a recording career.

4. Whom does Marshall tell April is the person who attacked her?
(a) The cashier at the A & P grocery store.
(b) The man who pushes the broom at the library.
(c) The man at Woolworth's who puts boxes on shelves.
(d) The man at Schmitt's variety store that carries things around.

5. What do Ken and Toby ask April and Melanie after they learn about the Egypt Game?
(a) They ask if they can make objects for the temple.
(b) They ask if they can invite other kids to play.
(c) They ask if they can create a new game together.
(d) They ask when the game will begin again.

6. What happens to Marshall following the attack on April?
(a) He is featured in an article in a newspaper.
(b) He becomes the neighborhood hero.
(c) He is grounded.
(d) The alley by Egypt is named after him.

7. What do April and Melanie think will happen with the boys' involvement in the Egypt Game?
(a) That other kids will become interested in playing the game with them.
(b) That they will become active participants in the game.
(c) That the boys will try to take over the game.
(d) That they will grow tired of the game and stop playing.

8. What do the intruders think about their intrusion?
(a) They think it is too scary.
(b) They think it is enjoyable for everyone.
(c) They think it is funny.
(d) They think it is insensitive.

9. How is Toby able to come and go easily from home?
(a) His parents are frequently gone in the evenings.
(b) He sneaks out of the house while his parents are asleep.
(c) He tells his parents he is checking in on his grandmother.
(d) He always tells his parents he is at Ken's house.

10. What happens when April and Marshall leave Egypt after visiting at night?
(a) A car drives down the alley.
(b) Someone grabs April as she leaves Egypt.
(c) They see a shadow lurking in the distance.
(d) Marshall starts crying.

11. What is Ken's reaction to the Egypt Game?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is enthusiastic.
(c) He makes fun of the Egyptians.
(d) He is indifferent.

12. Who is not worried whether Security will be found?
(a) Melanie.
(b) Marshall.
(c) Toby.
(d) April.

13. What does April decide after she receives the item from her mother around Christmas time?
(a) She writes a letter to her mother explaining that she will continue to live with Caroline.
(b) She decides to live with her mother after the end of the school year.
(c) She declines to visit her mother.
(d) She plans to visit her mother.

14. Why is April babysitting Marshall?
(a) Because his parents and Elizabeth are going to a concert.
(b) Because there was a death in the family.
(c) Elizabeth is injured and in the emergency room at the hospital.
(d) Elizabeth's parents are taking her somewhere special for her birthday.

15. Who is the second Egyptian to pose a question to Thoth?
(a) April.
(b) Elizabeth.
(c) Melanie.
(d) Toby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does April hear while they are leaving Egypt at night?

2. Who works at the Professor's store around the time of Christmas break?

3. What do the Egyptians do after Marshall's question is answered?

4. What is Toby concerned about when he confides in April and Melanie?

5. Why does Marshall apologize to April?

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