Ceremony and Oracle in Egypt

In Chapter 17 of 'The Egypt Game', the children gather to perform an oracle ceremony. April takes on the role of the high priestess, leading the group in a ritual to receive a message from the oracle. A mysterious message appears, leading to arguments among the group about its origin. They decide to try the ceremony again, but a thunderstorm interrupts, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

What was the purpose of the Egyptians meeting in the alley?

• To play a new game

• To discuss their school project

• To enter the land of Egypt together

• To plan a surprise party

Why did Toby insist on everyone entering the land of Egypt together?

• To follow the rules of the game

• To keep it a secret from outsiders

• To ensure no one tampered with the Oracle

• To make it more fun

What role did April take on during the ceremony?

• The High Priest

• The General

• The Sacred Scribe

• The Oracle Priestess

How did April prepare everyone for the ceremony?

• By having them wear costumes

• By teaching them a dance

• By assigning them roles

• By giving them scripts to read

What was the initial reaction to the message from the Oracle?

• Fear

• Confusion

• Excitement

• Indifference

What did the mysterious message on the paper say?

• The journey is the reward

• Man is his own star

• You will find what you seek

• Seek and you shall find

Who suggested trying the ceremony again?

• April

• Melanie

• Toby

• Ken

What was different about the second ceremony?

• It was shorter

• It felt more spooky and supernatural

• It was more organized

• It had more participants

What natural event interrupted the second ceremony?

• A strong wind

• A solar eclipse

• An earthquake

• A thunderstorm