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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 296-350.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Shufti take so long to retaliate against Tanus and his band of men?
(a) He is waiting for nightfall.
(b) He is waiting for orders from his captain.
(c) He is waiting for Tanus's caravan to tire.
(d) He is gathering over a thousand of his own soldiers.

2. Where does the Shepherd King shoot his first arrow as the battle begins?
(a) Toward Tanus.
(b) Randomly into the Egyptian troops.
(c) Into Taita's leg.
(d) Into Pharaoh's throne.

3. How do Egyptians treat their women in comparison to surrounding nations?
(a) They idolize their women.
(b) They are the most merciful.
(c) They largely ignore their women.
(d) They are the cruelest.

4. Why does Pharaoh boast of Taita's abilities as a physician?
(a) Taita cured Pharaoh's impotence.
(b) Taita healed Pharaoh of pneumonia.
(c) Taita made Lostris more fertile to carry a male child.
(d) Taita cured Pharaoh's ringworm.

5. What is a large part of a physician's training?
(a) Learning how to save a warrior at all cost.
(b) Learning how to deal with battle wounds.
(c) Learning how to be gentle with wounded patients.
(d) Learning the appropriate healing chants.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the early-morning sunlight, how does Pharaoh appear?

2. In the pageant duel with Rasfer, why does Tanus not kill Rasfer?

3. What is the name of the band of men who terrorize the Upper Kingdom?

4. Why does Taita conduct Pharaoh's tours of his treasuries?

5. What are the ushabti that would be buried with Pharaoh when he died?

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