Part 1: Chapters 8–9
ancestors | a person from whom one is descended and who lived several generations ago.
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famine | a great lack of food over a wide area.
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beckon | to signal to come using a motion of the head or hands.
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weary | tired in body or mind; fatigued.
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oblong | longer than it is wide.
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bewilderment | a state of confusion or puzzlement.
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- Why does Kakemour come to see Almah? What terrible news does he tell her?
- What message does Kakemour want Almah to give to the princess for him? Why?
- What does Kakemour tell Almah about her stories? Why?
- Describe the Pharaoh in as much detail as possible. (See page 76.)
- What does the Pharaoh ask of Almah? Why?
- Why does Almah remind the pharaoh of the dead queen?
- What gifts does Almah receive from the pharaoh? Why?
- What did the gift of the mirror from the pharaoh to Almah mean? How does Ima react? Why?
Discussion "I nod. As I watch him walk quickly away, I wish there were someone I could talk to. How can two stories be true? Or is something true only because a lot of people believe it?" (p. 74) What is your opinion of this statement? Why? |
Instructions for the Quiz
Answer the questions.
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