chapters 1-5
Why is Carter's Dad only allowed two days a year with Sadie?
Carter’s grandparents hated him. After his mom died, his mom’s parents had a court battle with his dad. The kids were separated and the grandparents won the right to keep Sadie with them.
Who is Philip of Macedonia?
He is an albino crocodile with pink eyes, liked bacon, and lived in Amos’ swimming pool
What was in Zia’s fist and what happened when Zia released them at Serqet?
She released the Seven Ribbons of Hathor. Serqet transformed and shrank and left her host’s body.
What is the first step to answering a writing prompt?
figuring out what the question is asking. How many questions should you answer? Plan
True or false
Horses are the sacred animal of Thoth.
False: Baboons were the sacred animal.
Where was the last place Carter’s dad saw his wife?
It was by Cleopatra’s needle in London.
What was special about the Kane and Faust families?
They were Egyptian magicians that have been part of the House of Life almost since the beginning of ancient Egypt. Carter and Sadie combine the bloodline of two ancient families.
Describe what the gods were discussing in Sadie’s vision and what happened to Osiris.
Isis, Osiris’ wife, was wishing him a happy birthday and celebrating the arrival of their son, Horus. Set had come to celebrate his brother’s birthday. Set tricked Osiris into getting into a box and he trapped him inside. Sadie became Isis in her vision and began to flee from Set
What chased Carter and Sadie out of the mansion? Where were they headed? Why?
Fruit bats chased them out. They were headed to the Louvre that had the nearest portal.
true or false
To change back to human form, Sadie imagined her brother alive and spending time with her.
False: Sadie imagined her mom alive.
When Julius asked the fiery man how many he released, what was the man’s response?
He said that all 5 were released, a package deal
What is a shabti? What was the name of this shabti?
A shabti is a small human-like figurine made of clay that would perform tasks for the deceased in the afterlife and would answer questions that you asked of it. This one was named Doughboy.
What are Divine Words?
Divine words were the hieroglyph codes that were spoken by magicians. They could fashion reality by speaking.
How did they escape the Set animal?
Bast jumped down. Carter turned into a falcon and Sadie turned into a kite. They both flew away.
check your work, go slow, re-read
Who really was Amos? What was your reaction when you found that out?
He was Julius’ brother, Sadie and Carter’s uncle. Reactions will vary.
What deal had Bast made with their father?
He let her remain in the world as long as she assumed a minor form, a normal housecat, so she could protect and watch over Sadie.
What did Carter and Sadie learn about their family’s past?
Their parents were from different royal lines. Carter was from Narmer and Sadie was from Ramesses.
What was the significance of the locker combination 13-32-33?
These were retired numbers for the Lakers: Chamberlain, Johnson, and Abdul-Jabbar
The great magician’s tomb was Elvis Presley. Why did Carter’s dad think that Elvis was important?
Elvis took African American music and made it popular for white people.
Describe how Carter opened the door to the mansion.
He stretched out his arm and raised his hand. The door followed his movement
list 5 test taking strategies
go to bed early
eat a good meal
read each questions twice
read the questions before you read
go slow
relax
re-read answers
Who saved Sadie and Carter as they traveled through the obelisk with two sphinxes on their trail?
Bast saved them
Describe the red pyramid. In your description, use the words: mountain, limestone, ramps, and blood-red color.
It was a hollowed out mountain. Demons were cutting limestone and hauling it to the middle where they then used ropes and ramps to hoist the blocks into place, making a blood-red color pyramid.
Why do schools give CMAS tests?
So students have a chance to show off their knowledge to their teachers, parents, and themselves