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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 Taita implicitly trust Aton, the royal chamberlain?
(a) Aton has a good reputation in the palace.
(b) Aton is also a eunuch.
(c) Aton also mourns at Lostris's marriage to Pharaoh.
(d) Pharaoh has spoken well of him.

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

3. How does Taita explain his absence to Pharaoh?
(a) He says that he was on secret business for the goddess Hapi.
(b) He does not have a convincing reason.
(c) He says these things are too holy to be spoken of.
(d) He secretly tells Pharaoh everything that happened.

4. Why does Tanus send Taita away before the second battle?
(a) Taita needs to take care of Lostris.
(b) Tanus is going into battle with only fifty men and no physician.
(c) Tanus needs to prepare for another battle.
(d) Taita is too faint-hearted to be much help.

5. What moment does Taita mark as the turning point in Egypt's history away from despair?
(a) When Lostris and Memnon take power.
(b) When Pharaoh dies.
(c) When Tanus wins a battle again.
(d) When Tanus rallies his troops again.

Short Answer Questions

1. In order to thwart Pharaoh, what is Tanus's plan?

2. Following the battle with the Hyksos, what did Tanus do that caused him great grief?

3. What kind of horoscope does Pharaoh demand of Taita on his wedding night?

4. How does Taita conquer Shufti?

5. Once he is seated on the ark carrying his coffin, what unprecedented thing does Pharaoh do?

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