The Egypt Game: Chapters 10-12 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Why does Marshall ask to hold a sign as he is standing with the other trick-or-treaters?

He thinks he needs a sign to hold because the only time he's been in a crowd of people has been for demonstrations at the university.

Who do the girls run into while trick-or-treating?

Ken Kamata and Toby Alvillar

Describe Toby's and Ken's costumes.

Ken wore a man's old overcoat over a pillow-padded hunchback, with rubber monster hands and feet, as well as a mask. Toby was the box man, with a small box over his head resembling a TV screen, while his body was covered with various boxes painted black and decorated with ads.

What does the Egypt gang claim to be the secret omen?

A shooting star Signup and view all the answers

What does April declare the Crocodile God demands for sacrifice?

Security Signup and view all the answers

What does Marshall mumble under his breath after April tells him not to yell?

He said, 'Somebody already heard us.' Signup and view all the answers

What do the players decide to use for sacrifice?

Strands of their hair and bitten off fingernails Signup and view all the answers

What happens at the end of the Ceremony of Sacrifice?

A huge 'misshapen figure' was jumping over the fence into 'Egypt' Signup and view all the answers

Who enters Egypt uninvited?

Ken and Toby Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elizabeth invite the boys to join their game?

So that the boys won't tell on them, get them in trouble and end the Egypt Game Signup and view all the answers

Who does Melanie credit with saving the Egypt game after outsiders discover the game's existence?

Elizabeth Signup and view all the answers

Why does Melanie think that Elizabeth's method is successful?

She says it probably works because it was like what you do in 'non-violence'. She appealed to their better nature. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Trick-or-Treating Encounters

Marshall feels the need to hold a sign during trick-or-treating, associating crowds with university demonstrations.
The girls meet Ken Kamata and Toby Alvillar while out trick-or-treating.

Costumes of Ken and Toby

Ken wears an old man's overcoat with a hunchback padding, rubber monster appendages, and a mask.
Toby, the "box man," is covered in boxes and has a Saran Wrap-covered opening for visibility, resembling a TV screen.

Egypt Gang Rituals

The Egypt gang identifies a shooting star as their secret omen.
April asserts that the Crocodile God requires security as a sacrifice.
Marshall quietly expresses his concern after April instructs him to be quiet, fearing they have been overheard.
The group decides to sacrifice strands of their hair and clipped fingernails during their ceremony.
A significant moment occurs when a mysterious figure jumps over the fence into "Egypt" at the ceremony's end.

The Uninvited Guests

Ken and Toby intrude on the Egypt game.
Elizabeth invites the boys to join in order to prevent them from exposing the game and causing trouble.

Preserving the Game

Melanie attributes the game's salvation to Elizabeth's efforts after outsiders learn about it.
Elizabeth's approach is deemed successful by Melanie; she compares it to non-violence strategies, appealing to the boys' better nature.

Description

Test your knowledge of Chapters 10 to 12 of 'The Egypt Game' with these flashcards. Each card focuses on key events, character interactions, and important details from the narrative. Perfect for reinforcing what you've learned or preparing for an exam.