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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 146-190.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lostris want to drink poison on her wedding night?
(a) To become ill so Pharaoh will pay more attention to her.
(b) So she can die and wait for Tanus on the other side.
(c) So she can become sick and delay going to Pharaoh's bed.
(d) So she can die and stop existing.

2. When Tanus disappeared, to whom did he hand over his squadron and Pharaoh's seal?
(a) Taita.
(b) Lord Intef.
(c) Safaga.
(d) Kratas.

3. How are Taita's animals killed?
(a) By starvation.
(b) With a jar of poisoned goat's milk.
(c) With arrows.
(d) With a jar of poisoned honey.

4. After Lostris disappears from the festivities on the shore, where does Taita find her?
(a) In the ship's stronghold.
(b) In Tanus's tent with him.
(c) In her own tent with Tanus.
(d) In Hapi's temple with Tanus.

5. What does Tanus name as one of the single worst afflictions to settle on Egypt?
(a) The lack of a male heir to the throne.
(b) The bands of slave traders.
(c) The black plague.
(d) Pharaoh's tax collectors.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what crime does Pharaoh find Tanus guilty?

2. What does Taita conspicuously display over the harem wall the morning after Lostris's wedding?

3. What is ironic about the double crown of Egypt that Pharaoh wears?

4. When will Pharaoh marry Lostris?

5. What is Pharaoh's primary concern for the future of his kingdom?

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