2. Why might it be hard for Teppic to believe in a god such as Pharaoh?
(a) He thinks he would make a better god.
(b) He eats breakfast with him every day.
(c) He does not like Pharaoh.
(d) He does not believe anything.

3. When Teppic and Dios leave the embalming chamber, they meet with ____________, the pyramid contractor.
(a) Ptaclusp.
(b) Ptraci.
(c) Mercet.
(d) Dios.

4. Teppic, the Pharaoh of Djel, has been trained ______________.
(a) At pharaoh school.
(b) At a boarding school.
(c) At a public school.
(d) At an assassin school.

5. What does Teppic remember about his aunt?
(a) She is always very kind to him.
(b) He weeps when he leaves home to become an assassin at age twelve.
(c) She is old and ugly.
(d) She looks much like his mother.

6. When Ptaclusp and IIb turn to look, what do they see?
(a) Their wives.
(b) Workers.
(c) The Pharaoh.
(d) Themselves from a few short minutes ago.

7. Dios and Teppic begin arguing with each other about the way that things are done and the fact that _________ dictates that things should never change.
(a) He.
(b) The Pharaoh.
(c) Tradition.
(d) God.

8. What is one of the obstacles in Teppic's way during his final exam?
(a) A fire-breathing dragon.
(b) A witch.
(c) A thick forest.
(d) Poison darts.

9. Does Teppic pass the final exam?
(a) Yes.
(b) Not initially.
(c) No.
(d) Probably not.

10. Teppic's mother has been killed years ago by ______________.
(a) A runaway camel.
(b) A group of assassins.
(c) A disease.
(d) A sacred crocodile.

11. Soon Dios brings up the subject of marriage. What does he tell Teppic that he will do?
(a) Find Teppic a suitable wife.
(b) Allow Teppic to choose his wife.
(c) Not force him to marry.
(d) Find Teppic a beautiful wife.

12. Dios exists for what purpose?
(a) To destroy the kingdom.
(b) To rule the world.
(c) To serve the kingdom.
(d) To kill the pharaohs.

13. What happens when Teppic stops to talk to one of the workers and shakes the man's hand?
(a) The man begins to scream, holding his hand away from him.
(b) The man hugs Teppic.
(c) The man falls at Teppic's feet.
(d) The man smiles.

14. Teppic has ideas that the king should not ______________.
(a) Have to make any decisions.
(b) Hide himself in the palace.
(c) Take advice from others.
(d) Talk to anyone outside the palace.

15. Upon discussing religion, Teppic discovers that Arthur is scared of the god that he worships. Why is Arthur scared of this god?
(a) Because his mother had told him that he will come and sacrifice him on an altar.
(b) Because his friends had told him that the god did not like anyone named Arthur.
(c) Because his mother had told him that he will come and take Arthur away.
(d) Because his mother had told him that he will come and take his entrails out.