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Rick Riordan

The Red Pyramid

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

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Exam Questions

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Multiple Choice

1. How does Sadie’s relationship with her father change throughout the novel?

A) It remains static and unchanging.

B) It declines as she learns about his secret life.

C) It improves as she understands his choices and actions.

D) It becomes estranged as she discovers her magical abilities.

2. How does the alternating narrative perspective contribute to the tension in the story?

A) By allowing the reader to experience both characters’ fears and uncertainties

B) By confusing the reader with differing viewpoints

C) By reducing tension as the reader knows more than the characters

D) By making the reader choose sides between Carter and Sadie

3. Which of the following events most clearly reflects the theme People Fear Things That Are Different?

A) Bast’s transformation from Mittens

B) The siblings’ banishment from the House of Life

C) The chase by Set’s minions in London

D) The final confrontation with Set

4. How does Bast contribute to the novel?

A) By providing comic relief

B) By changing the direction of the story

C) By connecting the protagonists with the world of the gods

D) By overshadowing Carter and Sadie’s powers and abilities

5. How does Desjardins’s perspective on magic and the gods evolve throughout the story?

A) He consistently believes that the gods should not be involved in human affairs.

B) He shifts from seeing magic as a force for good to viewing it as a danger to everyone who uses it.

C) He starts as a skeptic of magic, but later accepts its influence.

D) He regards the gods as destructive at first, but later uses magic himself for a greater cause.

6. What is the significance of Sadie and Carter’s ability to navigate the Duat?

A) It shows their superior magical abilities.

B) It signifies their growing understanding of their heritage.

C) It proves their worth to the House of Life.

D) It demonstrates their rebellion against the established rules of magic.

7. How does the portrayal of ancient Egypt compare and contrast with the modern world?

A) Ancient Egypt is presented as mystical and fascinating, while the modern world is mundane.

B) Both are depicted as equally intriguing with their unique characteristics.

C) Ancient Egypt is depicted as chaotic and dangerous, while the modern world is safe.

D) Both are presented as worlds filled with peril and adventure.

8. What can be inferred about Julius Kane’s character based on the way he sacrificed himself?

A) He is impulsive and reckless.

B) He is desperate to save his children.

C) He is guilty about awakening Set.

D) He is selfless and brave.

9. How does Set’s use of French serve as a red herring?

A) By suggesting that Set’s base of operations is in France

B) By misleading readers about the importance of language in magic

C) By implying that Set’s host is a French speaker

D) By indicating that Set has taken a French god as his ally

10. How does Carter’s understanding of his ba change throughout the story?

A) He loses his ba and must retrieve it.

B) He learns to control his ba’s travels.

C) He realizes his ba can communicate with Sadie’s.

D) His ba evolves into a more powerful entity.

Long Answer

Compose a response of 2-3 sentences, incorporating text details to support your response.

1. Identify and discuss a key instance of foreshadowing. How does this instance hint at future events or twists in the plot?

2. How do Carter and Sadie’s dual identities as both human and divine hosts impact their understanding of good and evil?

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