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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. What is Toby's reaction to being in Egypt after the children are permitted outside again?

2. What does April receive from her mother around Christmas time?

3. What is Elizabeth's solution regarding what to do with the intruders?

4. Who presides over the Oracle of Thoth ceremony?

5. Why does everyone think something strange is going on in Egypt?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does April learn about the Professor from Marshall?

2. What are April and Melanie's thoughts about Ken and Toby's interest in the Egypt Game?

3. What is the story the Egyptians develop for the demise of Elizabeth's parakeet, Petey?

4. How did Security become lost?

5. What happens to Elizabeth's parakeet, Petey?

6. What is April's solution to the intruder situation in Egypt?

7. Who are the intruders in Egypt on Halloween night?

8. Where is Security found?

9. What is the Oracle of Thoth?

10. How does Marshal describe the man who hurt April?

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

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 3

If April's father were still alive, how might the following people be different?

- April

- Dorothea

- Caroline

Use specific answer from the book to support your answer.

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