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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. Where did April get the name with which she introduces herself to Melanie?

2. What other interest do April and Melanie share?

3. What structure is in the area where the children play the Egypt Game?

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

5. What does Melanie reveal about herself during April's first visit?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Melanie visit April the night before school starts?

2. Why are the children afraid of the Professor?

3. What happens when April first meets the Professor?

4. What saves Halloween from being canceled?

5. From where does the Professor watch the children play the Egypt Game?

6. What do the Egyptians plan on doing Halloween night?

7. What is Melanie's concern about April before school begins?

8. Who moves into Casa Rosada after school begins?

9. How did the crocodile stone come to be?

10. Who is the Professor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Melanie, Marshall, and Ken are the only characters in the novel who live in a traditional family. In what ways do the characters playing the Egypt Game become an extended family for the children? Discuss the concept of family and Snyder's presentation of the American family. What does it consist of? Use examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Why is the Egypt Game so appealing to the children in the story? Would the Egypt Game be of interest to most children? Why? Use specific examples from the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relationship between the Professor and the children. How does this relationship change throughout the book? What are the causes of the developments in this relationship? Cite examples from the book.

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