The King and the Sandal
Who came to get Nefret and take her to the King?
the King's men
What type of structure is the Sphinx?
monument
Who are the characters of the King and the Sandal?
Nefret, King, Kingsmen, falcon
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being
What type of bird stole Nefret's sandal?
falcon
What happens to Nefret's sandal?
The falcon takes the sandal from the sand and drops it on the King's lap.
Why do craftsmen want the Sphinx to last?
there is nothing like it in the world and so people can visit and learn about it
What is the main topic about the Sphinx?
the monument: the Sphinx
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nothing
What type of rock is the Sphinx made of?
limestone
Why does Nefret go to Memphis to visit the king?
Nefret goes to Memphis to visit the king because the sandal fits her foot.
What two shapes or things come together or mix to make the Sphinx?
the head of a man and body of a lion
What is the setting in the King and the Sandal?
Egypt
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work
How old do people think the Sphinx is?
4,500 years old
How is the King's wish granted?
Nefret comes to Memphis and becomes his bride.
How was the Sphinx safe for a long time?
it was covered by sand up to the neck
What type of book is the Sphinx?
informational
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sunrise
What town in Egypt did the king live?
Memphis
How are this story and Cinderella similar?
Both main characters lose a shoe, the king marries Nefret after she lost her sandal
What shocked people when the dug up the Sphinx?
how large it was, they had never seen anything like it
What is the problem in The King and the Sandal?
the King is longing for a bride, Nefret lost her sandal
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limestone
66 ft tall and 240 ft long