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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Taita's animals killed?
(a) With arrows.
(b) By starvation.
(c) With a jar of poisoned honey.
(d) With a jar of poisoned goat's milk.

2. As he lies dying, what are the last words that Pharaoh speaks?
(a) Prayers for a safe journey into paradise.
(b) Passages from the Book of the Dead.
(c) Incantation against evil spirits.
(d) Words of love to Queen Lostris.

3. Why is Taita filled with terror when he sees the dust cloud of the approaching enemy?
(a) The picture matches his vision of destruction that would come to Egypt.
(b) He does not understand what could cause the dust cloud.
(c) He is afraid for the coming battle.
(d) He does not have time to warn Tanus before the enemy arrives.

4. Why is Taita able to persuade Pharaoh of Lostris's illness on their wedding night?
(a) Pharaoh is older and has had many wives already.
(b) Taita's reputation as a physician reinforces any story he gives of sickness.
(c) Pharaoh is weary and does not want to see anyone.
(d) Pharaoh does not like Lostris any more than she likes him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pharaoh boast of Taita's abilities as a physician?

2. Why is Tanus's speech a surprise to his whole audience, especially Taita?

3. How are the Hyksos a backward people, according to Taita?

4. Why did Lord Intef engineer the downfall of Lord Harrab, Tanus's father?

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

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