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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 405-444.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Lostris gives birth to a daughter, how soon must Taita have another dream to explain another pregnancy?
(a) Within the same year.
(b) Two years later.
(c) One year later.
(d) Five years later.

2. Why is Taita valuable to Lord Intef?
(a) Taita is one of his favorite lovers.
(b) Taita knows all the dark secrets of Lord Intef's reign.
(c) Taita manages all his wealth.
(d) Taita has helped him win favor with Pharaoh.

3. What is the name of the warriors who are coming from the east?
(a) Hyksos.
(b) Kom-Ombo.
(c) Khetkhet.
(d) Memnon.

4. According to ancient Egyptian belief, what causes the Nile to flood?
(a) Pharaoh's sacrifices bring about the flood.
(b) The god Horus turns dust into water drops.
(c) The sun generates water as well as heat.
(d) The god Hapi pours out water from two jars.

5. Why does Taita implicitly trust Aton, the royal chamberlain?
(a) Aton is also a eunuch.
(b) Pharaoh has spoken well of him.
(c) Aton has a good reputation in the palace.
(d) Aton also mourns at Lostris's marriage to Pharaoh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Taita think he deserves to be called the best artist in all the land?

2. What does Taita do before he tells Pharaoh that Lostris is pregnant again?

3. What proves that Lord Intef owned the chests of treasure hidden in his palace?

4. What does Taita name the gnu illness?

5. For the end of the Osiris festival, what did Taita design and build?

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