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The Magnificent
Mummy Maker
By Elvira Woodruff
Name: _____________________
Created by Mrs. Moran
9/2012
Pre-Reading
1. If you were suddenly given a magical power, what would
you like to be able to do?
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2. Why did you choose that power?
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3. What would be the advantages/disadvantages to having
that power?
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Chapter 1
Vocabulary
transformed (page 4)
scribes (page 4)
artifacts (page 6)
mechanically (page 9)
replica (page 10)
Comprehension Questions
1. Describe why Andy always feels ordinary. Have you ever
felt this way? Why?
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2. How do you know Andy isn’t very interested in Ancient
Egypt at first?
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3. What is he thinking about as his teacher is speaking?
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4. What suddenly peaks Andy’s interest?
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5. What does Andy dream about that night?
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6. How would you cope if you felt you were always being
compared to someone like Jason?
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Opinion
In the story, Andy’s dad says “You can pull these grades up if
you want to. All you have to do is try.” Do you agree? Why or
why not? Do you think Andy agrees with his dad? Why or why
not?
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Making Inferences
What are Andy’s feelings about Jason? How would you
describe their relationship? What evidence from the story
supports your thoughts?
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Character Mapping Activity
As you read through Chapter 1, fill out a character map on
Andy.
Chapter 2
Vocabulary
braggart (page 14)
mason (page 16)
tutor (page 17)
preoccupied (page 17)
auburn (page 18)
Comprehension Questions
1. How does Andy describe Marie? What does this reveal
about how Andy feels about her?
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2. How does Andy describe Winks? What does this reveal
about how Andy feels about her?
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3. What did Andy’s dad dream about becoming?
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4. What is a color zone according to Marie?
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Writing Prompt
In the story, Andy decides he would be the color gray. Why
does he pick this color? What color would you pick for
yourself? Why? Write a paragraph explaining what color you
would choose for yourself and give your reasoning behind your
choice.
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Chapter 3
Vocabulary
queasy (page 23)
smirk (page 23)
obnoxious (page 23)
sympathetic (page 27)
fluttery (page 30)
Comprehension Questions
1. What do you think Jason may have said in German?
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2. What happened to Jason and Andy after their last
report cards?
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3. What does Andy think Jason is making for his project?
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4. What does Andy make?
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5. What clues does the author give that lets you know that
he put a lot of hard work and effort into it?
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Predict
At the end of the chapter, Andy sneaks into Jason’s room to
see what he has made. What do you think Jason’s project may
be? Write down your prediction before moving on to the next
chapter.
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Chapter 4
Vocabulary
pathetic (page 32)
septic tank (page 35)
Comprehension Questions
1. What had Jason made? Do you think he made it to “one
up” Andy? Why or why not?
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2. Why did Keg nearly miss the class trip to the museum?
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3. What message would you write on Wiley’s tomb?
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Studying Hieroglyphics
Explore Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics online. Write your
first and last name in hieroglyphics, and, if time, a short
statement in the space below.
Chapter 5
Vocabulary
plaque (page 37)
invoke (page 37)
neutralize (page 38)
secrecy (page 39)
cosmetics (page 42)
sensation (page 43)
Comprehension Questions
1. Why does Andy want to take the hippopotamus home?
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2. Why didn’t Keggan want Andy to talk to Mrs. Haverly
about his project?
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3. What does Andy feel as he looks at the mummy?
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Author’s Purpose
Reread the second paragraph on page 40. What does the
author mean by this paragraph? How can a space that is quiet
be loud? Have you ever experienced that type of quiet? Did
the author do a good job explaining the silence? Why or why
not?
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Up For Discussion
Think about Keg's project. What is positive about his idea?
What is negative? Should Keg and Andy mummify Wiley?
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Chapter 6
Vocabulary
trance (page 48)
crimson (page 48)
Comprehension Questions
1. If you were asked to draw a picture that illustrated the
Egyptian beliefs about "ba" and "ka," what would you
draw?
2. Describe Andy’s mummy from memory.
Making Inferences
How did Andy change after the field trip? Pick one word that
would describe him before the trip and one that would
describe him after the trip.
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Sarcophagus Project
Create your own “Magnificent Mummy.” Why is your mummy so
magnificent? Use this website to get all the details for the
project.
http://www.dl.ket.org/humanities/connections/class/ancient/
coffin.htm
Chapter 7
Vocabulary
cooed (page 51)
spectators (page 51)
representation (page 54)
drone (page 57)
Comprehension Questions
1. Why did Stacy Brinkley give Andy a dirty look?
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2. What do they have a substitute teacher in the
afternoon?
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3. Describe the substitute’s disposition.
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4. What did Andy wish for? What happened?
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5. How did the mummy look different after Mr. Gaven’s hair
piece fell off?
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Personal Connection
How do you feel about going to the board in class or sharing
your work? Do you feel similar to or different from Andy?
What experiences have made you feel this way?
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Drawing Conclusions
On page 57, Andy thinks about what allowed him to get the
answer right. Do you think it was magic or hard work? Why?
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Writing Prompt
If you were granted four wishes from a mummy, what would
they be? List them and tell why you chose them.
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Chapter 8
Vocabulary
frantically (page 61)
loony (page 61)
midst (page 62)
Comprehension Questions
1. What story clues does the author write that tell us that
the mummy is not a normal drawing?
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2. How does Andy get treated differently after making the
mummy?
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3. How do Andy and Keg decide to test the mummy’s
powers?
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Chapter 9
Vocabulary
reverence (page 65)
frantic (page 68)
translation (page 71)
despair (page 72)
Comprehension Questions
1. Why doesn’t Keg believe him about the mummy’s powers
at first?
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2. What changes his mind?
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3. What explanation do Andy and Keg develop to explain
what is happening to Andy and the mummy?
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4. What does the inscription mean?
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Writing Prompt
Do you think that Andy should wish Jason out of his life? Why
or why not?
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Chapter 10
Vocabulary
“artistically advanced” (page 76)
accomplishment (page 76)
sulking (page 77)
enriched (page 80)
Comprehension Questions
1. What makes Andy into a better student?
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2. Answer Andy’s question on page 83: “Why couldn’t my dad
understand, and why couldn’t he be proud of the thing I
did, without Jason getting the credit?”
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3. What is good and bad about what Andy decides to wish
for at the end of the chapter? Do you think he is making
a good wish?
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Story Mapping
In order to better understand the events that occur, create a
story map for Chapter 10. Make sure to include the
characters, setting, problem, resolution, and story events. Be
sure to describe the fight in detail.
Chapter 11
Vocabulary
screeched (page 87)
bellowed (page 88)
ringed (page 91)
Comprehension Questions
1. Why did they eat breakfast in silence?
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2. Why does Jason insist on going to school even though
Marie pleaded with him to stay home?
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3. What was Dad’s reaction? Why was this significant?
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4. What do we learn about Jason’s dad and why he is living
with them now?
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5. Why does Andy offer to get Jason’s homework?
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Compare and Contrast
How are Andy and Jason similar? How are they different?
Create a Venn diagram of Andy and his stepbrother Jason.
Write 4 ways they are different and 3 ways they are alike.
Andy
Jason
Chapter 12
Vocabulary
horror (page 94)
Comprehension Questions
1. Do you think Andy should wish for his Mom to be alive?
Why or why not?
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2. Do you think Keg is a good friend? Why or why not?
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3. Why does Andy have to make his wish that morning?
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Chapter 13
Vocabulary
jumbled (page 101)
revolution (page 102)
Comprehension Questions
1. Why did Andy say it was fun to read his book report?
Why does he feel that way?
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2. What was Andy’s wish?
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Writing Prompt
How has Andy changed throughout the book? Describe two
ways he has changed.
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2. ___________________________________________
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Chapter 14
Vocabulary
mysterious (page 104)
relief (page 104)
smugly (page 105)
gasped (page 108)
Comprehension Questions
1. Why does Andy feel a wave of relief as the mummy was
taken back to the museum?
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2. What was so surprising about the math quiz?
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3. Do you think Andy earned the grade on his quiz by
himself or do you think the mummy helped him? Explain
your thinking.
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4. What makes Andy gasp at the end of the chapter?
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Chapter 15
Vocabulary
antennae (page 110)
vanished (page 110)
sheepishly (page 112)
inherited (page 112)
quavery (page 112)
Comprehension Questions
1. Why did Andy feel like laughing and crying at the same
time when he gets home?
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2. What was missing from the oak tree that confirmed
Andy’s belief that Winks was gone?
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3. Why does his dad call him the “family artist?”
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Making Inferences
Why does Andy tell Keg that his Mom came back? How did
the mummy make Andy's wish come true, but still keep Andy's
family together?
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Chapter 16
Vocabulary
existence (page 115)
linen bandages (page 115)
vanilla extract (page 116)
confessed (page 119)
Comprehension Questions
1. Describe Keg’s project.
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2. Why does Andy go to Jason with help on his math
homework?
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3. What does Jason teach Andy?
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Making Inferences
Why doesn’t Andy feel like the color gray anymore? What
makes him feel like he has a whole rainbow of colors inside of
him?
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Up For Discussion
With the mummy gone, Andy wonders if he can still do
magnificent things. What do you think? Explain your thinking.
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Chapter 17
Vocabulary
lovingly (page 121)
unnoticed (page 121)
anxious (page 122)
fidgeting (page 123)
exhibition (page 123)
Comprehension Questions
1. Why does Andy sneak into the Secrets of the Nile
exhibit?
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2. How do Andy and Keggan feel as they walk through the
exhibit?
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3. Did the priestess’ ka return? How do they know?
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Chapter 18
Vocabulary
boomed (page 127)
vengeful (page 128)
originality (page 129)
Comprehension Questions
1. What does Andy hope for?
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2. Do you think Keg’s sister, Meg, knew about him
mummifying her pet hamster? Why or why not?
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3. What do you think caused Wiley to move? What makes
you think that?
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Post Reading
Discussion Questions
1. If you were Andy, would you pleased with the changes in
your life? What things have changed that have made Andy
a happier person?
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2. Do you think the mummies' ka was ever really in Andy's
paper mummy? Why or why not?
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Writing Prompt
Write your own review of this book. Remember to include a
brief s summary of the story that does not tell the ending.
Also, tell your opinion of the book. Would you recommend it
for anyone else?
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Websites
http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
http://www.eyelid.co.uk/