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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 gathering over a thousand of his own soldiers.
(b) He is waiting for orders from his captain.
(c) He is waiting for nightfall.
(d) He is waiting for Tanus's caravan to tire.

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

3. What is the symbol of Pharaoh's power?
(a) A blue hawk seal.
(b) The Gold of Praise.
(c) An enormous golden ring.
(d) A red falcon seal.

4. Why is Tanus's speech a surprise to his whole audience, especially Taita?
(a) He does not mention any modern problems or solutions.
(b) He repeatedly blames Pharaoh for the nation's problems.
(c) He boldly names all the problems rampaging through Egypt.
(d) He praises his own god rather than Pharaoh's chosen god.

5. Where do Taita and Lostris go when they want to talk privately?
(a) Into her water garden.
(b) Along the outer walls of the harem.
(c) In her inner chamber bedroom.
(d) In a skiff on the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he lies dying, what are the last words that Pharaoh speaks?

2. What moment does Taita mark as the turning point in Egypt's history away from despair?

3. Tanus is nicknamed Akh-Horus. What does this name mean?

4. How are Taita's animals killed?

5. What hunt do Taita and Lostris attend with Pharaoh before the windstorm strikes?

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