Character Reactions and Events Analysis

The Egypt Games chapter discusses the closure of the children's secret play area, Egypt, and its impact on them. April visits the professor to thank him for saving her life, and she notices changes in his store, including Mrs. Chung's new role. April receives a letter from her mother inviting her to Palm Springs, but she decides to stay with her grandmother and friends for Christmas.

What event marks the beginning of Chapter 22?

• A summer holiday

• The start of a new school year

• April's birthday

• Christmas vacation

What was the general consensus about the land of Egypt after it was boarded up?

• It was never important

• It was lost and gone forever

• It would be reopened soon

• It was a temporary setback

Who suggested April visit the professor?

• Melanie

• Her grandmother

• Her mother

• Toby

What change did April notice in the professor's store?

• It was closed

• It had fewer customers

• It was cleaner and brighter

• It was more cluttered

What role does Mrs. Chung have in the professor's store?

• She is in charge while the professor travels

• She is a supplier

• She is a cleaner

• She is a customer

What did the professor show April during her visit?

• A letter from her mother

• Artifacts from his wife

• A map of Egypt

• A new book

What was April's reaction to her mother's letter?

• She was very excited

• She was indifferent

• She was angry

• She was confused

What did April decide to do about her mother's invitation?

• She declined it

• She accepted it immediately

• She ignored it

• She asked for more time to decide