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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. How many questions does Sadie have to answer before she will get the feather?

2. What does Sekhmet think the salsa is?

3. Why can't the sarcophagus be opened in the pyramid?

4. How do the Kanes get to the Land of the Dead?

5. What is Sekhmet the goddess of?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Carter seal the entrance of the pyramid?

2. Why does Julius say his children have the greatest chance of relearning the old ways?

3. What do mortal souls have to do before entering the Land of the Dead?

4. What does Sadie do that impresses Thoth?

5. What does Sadie say to her father during her vision in the pyramid?

6. How does Carter get out of the pyramid?

7. What warning is given to Sadie when she gets the Feather of Truth?

8. Why can't Zia use Set's secret name against him?

9. Why does Carter say Zia is in such danger around Desjardins?

10. How does Carter feel inside the pyramid, and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

How does Carter and Sadie's relationship change throughout the course of the book, and why?

Essay Topic 3

What were some of the forms of foreshadowing used in this book, and how did those moments affect the course of the plot?

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