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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 does Dios do when Teppic tries to pass what he feels are fair judgments for the people?

2. The next day Dios comes in to talk to Teppic while Teppic is ______________.

3. The great pyramid has become so _____________ that touching it burns the skin.

4. Why does no one listen to the dead king's response regarding the girl?

5. Why does Khuft run into the desert?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Gern worried that the gods will attack the city? What does the king think about this?

2. What takes place between Ptraci, Teppic, and You Bastard and the two philosophers?

3. What ceremony is to take place the next day?

4. Where does Teppic leave Ptraci?

5. What is learned about the purpose of pyramids?

6. What does Chidder do for Teppic and Ptraci?

7. Who is the camel?

8. What do the clones of Ptaclusp tell him about the capping of the pyramid? Why? How does Ptaclusp respond?

9. What information does Dios give Teppic? How does Teppic react?

10. Why does a man in the prison not want to be freed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Death says his job is to make sure people die according to their fate.

Part 1) How does this compare to our own view of death? How does this version of Death compare to the beliefs of the people of this world?

Part 2) How can the Pharaoh make decisions about his life after death? What do you think about this ability? Would you want to be able to make decisions after you die? Why or why not?

Part 3) Do you believe in an afterlife? Why or why not? Why do many cultures believe in an afterlife?

Essay Topic 2

Teppic has many strange dreams.

Part 1) Describe these dreams. Why does he have these dreams?

Part 2) How are dreams important in this story to Teppic, as well as other characters?

Part 3) What do the dreams of the Pharaohs imitate from stories in our own culture? What stories regarding dreams and the importance of dreams exist in our own culture?

Essay Topic 3

The Sphinx is included in this story.

Part 1) Why is it included? What purpose does this serve?

Part 2) What other adventures does Teppic experience with You Bastard? How do these adventures affect the plot?

Part 30 Are these adventures necessary? Why or why not?

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