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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. Who does Milverton see while talking to Amelia in Chapter 9?

2. In Chapter 9, what does Emerson say has likely been done to the tomb?

3. Who is the imam?

4. What is discovered in the tomb at the end of the day in Chapter 9?

5. What is Milverton's lifelong ambition?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Milverton explain to Amelia about using a pseudonym?

2. Why are the Emersons sure to do their share of the tough labor at the dig site?

3. Who does Karl suggest work as the dig's artist, and why does Milverton object?

4. Why does Emerson rush to tell his men about his injury in Chapter 8?

5. What does Lady Baskerville scream at in Chapter 6?

6. What theories does Emerson have about the tomb after the first day at the excavation site?

7. What does Amelia think about during dinner at the Luxor Hotel in Chapter 5?

8. What does Lady Baskerville ask of Emerson in Chapter 2, and under what circumstance does he accept her proposal?

9. What happens while the Emersons are in a meeting with Lady Baskerville in Chapter 7?

10. Why does Amelia believe Lady Baskerville employs Atiyah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and interpret the protagonist of the novel, Amelia Peabody. What are her defining characteristics? What are her interests and hobbies? How does she differ from the typical Victorian-era woman?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the protagonist's back story. What is learned about Amelia in the previous book in the series? Why might it be important to know when reading this novel? Is it absolutely necessary to be aware of these events or aspects of her life? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the curse which is referred to throughout the novel. Why do the characters fear the curse? What kind of curse is it? Why are the characters cursed?

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