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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While Lostris is pregnant, what is the one thing she asks for that she does not get?
(a) Freedom for Taita.
(b) A new palace in Thebes.
(c) A promotion for Tanus.
(d) Snow from Syria.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the Shrike barons and Rasfer executed?

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

3. How is Tanus injured in the first elephant hunt?

4. Of what crime does Pharaoh find Tanus guilty?

5. Near the end of the wedding feast, what does Taita discover about Pharaoh's personality?

(see the answer key)

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