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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 351-404.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Taita explains Pharaoh's horoscope to Lostris, why does it give her hope?
(a) She and Tanus will die and go to paradise together.
(b) Tanus will rescue her in five years.
(c) Pharaoh will be dead within the year.
(d) Pharaoh will be dead in five years.

2. In the pageant duel with Rasfer, why does Tanus not kill Rasfer?
(a) Rasfer has already surrendered.
(b) He is afraid of Lord Intef's subsequent anger.
(c) He thinks Rasfer is wounded to the point of death.
(d) He is afraid of shocking Pharaoh.

3. Who enticed the Hyksos to attack Thebes with promises of treasure?
(a) Salitis.
(b) Pharaoh.
(c) Lord Intef.
(d) Hui.

4. When some Egyptians want to leave the caravan ships traveling south, what does Queen Lostris do?
(a) Throws them overboard.
(b) Imprisons them in the ships' holds.
(c) Offers to put them ashore for the Hyksos to find and capture.
(d) Cuts their tongues out so they can no longer grumble.

5. How many wounded Shrikes does Taita care for after the battle?
(a) None.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Five.
(d) Twenty.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the cobra get into Taita's room to attack him?

2. How are Taita's animals killed?

3. Following the battle with the Hyksos, what did Tanus do that caused him great grief?

4. How do the soldiers respond when Tanus orders them to put on the dresses of slave girls?

5. What does Lostris ask from her father for a wedding gift?

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