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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What task does Queen Lostris give to Lord Aqer?
(a) To open the road north to Thebes.
(b) To guide the ships through the fourth cataract.
(c) To hunt enough meat for the next six months.
(d) To infiltrate King Salitis' inner circle of advisors and send back information.

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

3. What does Taita do before he tells Pharaoh that Lostris is pregnant again?
(a) He offers sacrifices of thanks at the temple of Hapi.
(b) He tells Tanus that the child is really his.
(c) He casts the horoscope to see if the child will be born under good stars.
(d) He consults the oracles to see if the child will be a boy.

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

5. Why does Taita think he deserves to be called the best artist in all the land?
(a) Because of his clay pots.
(b) Because of his writing prowess.
(c) Because of his painted murals.
(d) Because of his medicinal skills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does Lostris wear to prove she is a virgin bride?

2. How does Pharaoh react to the accusations of Lord Intef's guilt?

3. What is the symbol of Pharaoh's power?

4. Why are the Egyptians easily able to capture the Shilluk village in Cush?

5. What does Pharaoh give Lostris after she gives birth to a male heir?

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