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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. Why was Bast imprisoned originally?

2. What gave Horus strength to defeat Set?

3. Who shattered Osiris?

4. What does Sekhmet think the salsa is?

5. Why is Zia in danger of Desjardins?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Carter get out of the pyramid?

3. What happens when Geb opens his note from Nut?

4. Why wasn't Nephthys able to talk to Sadie at the river?

5. Why is Zia so sure that Desjardins is not being controlled by Set?

6. What does Zia tell Carter will happen now that she has left Desjardins?

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

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

9. What does Set do when he shows himself in the pyramid?

10. What does Sadie do that impresses Thoth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice was a theme that was very prevalent in this book. Who were the characters most affected by this theme, and how did they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affected the course of the plot. Why might Simmons have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

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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