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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. Whom do April and Melanie run into while trick-or-treating?

2. What part of Casa Rosada does the new family inhabit?

3. What do Melanie and Elizabeth do that is counter to their initial decision regarding the new family?

4. Why are the children afraid of the Professor?

5. What do April and Melanie think about the suggestion regarding the new family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does April tell Melanie her name is?

2. What do April and Melanie make to accompany the bust of Nefertiti?

3. Why are the children afraid of the Professor?

4. What does Melanie do to April before school begins?

5. What do the children see after they perform their ceremony after their long absence?

6. What do the parents suggest to April and Melanie after the new family moves in?

7. Whom do April and Melanie think Elizabeth looks like?

8. What is the sign to break away from the trick-or-treating group in order to sneak off to Egypt at night?

9. What were April's living arrangements before she moved to town?

10. What is Melanie's initial impression of April?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the chapter, Prisoners of Fear, it states "Elizabeth turned out to be just what the Egypt Game needed to make it perfect." Please explain this comment using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

How can children from such different backgrounds become such good friends? What do the Egyptians learn from each other? How do their relationships change the way they see themselves? Use examples from the book in your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the friendship between April and Melanie. Consider its limitations as well as its history and future possibilities. Include examples from the book.

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