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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 kind of magic does Bast need to fight the carriers a block from the park?

2. What kind of floor does Carter land on after going through the vortex with Zia?

3. What kind of animal is Khufu?

4. How does Carter get into the family mansion?

5. Why doesn't Carter get much rest his first night in Paris?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Bast's version of Ruby's death?

2. Why has Carter seen so much of the world?

3. What trick does Bast show Carter on how to get through airport security?

4. How does Julius blow up the museum?

5. What does the Great Room look like?

6. Why is Sadie's vision of Osiris's imprisonment interrupted?

7. How does Iksander say Egypt came to be such a great empire?

8. What does Nut say to the person talking to her in their sleep?

9. Why does Zia say Serqet cannot follow them when they get to Cairo?

10. What does Amos teach the children about themselves the first morning in the mansion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear is a common theme in this book, presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in the book?

Essay Topic 2

Carter endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

Essay Topic 3

Diversity was a major theme in this book as many different life-styles and ranks in society were involved. How was this theme shown in this book, and why do you think the author felt it was so important?

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