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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 146-190.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When will Pharaoh marry Lostris?
(a) Exactly one month after the engagement is announced.
(b) In two days: the same day that the engagement is announced.
(c) Exactly one year after the engagement is announced.
(d) As soon as she can prepare her retinue and travel to the capital.

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

3. In order to thwart Pharaoh, what is Tanus's plan?
(a) To overthrow Lord Intef and raise a powerful army.
(b) To overthrow Pharaoh and become Pharaoh in his place.
(c) To wean power gradually away from Pharaoh, who is weak.
(d) To elope with Lostris south to the land of Cush.

4. Near the end of the wedding feast, what does Taita discover about Pharaoh's personality?
(a) He is incapable of loving anyone other than himself.
(b) He is a lewd man.
(c) He is a kind man.
(d) He is a heartless man.

5. What happens when Taita approaches Lord Intef to explain Lostris's love for Tanus?
(a) He is whipped.
(b) Lord Intef threatens to kill Tanus.
(c) He is imprisoned.
(d) Lord Intef listens and approves.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Taita able to persuade Pharaoh of Lostris's illness on their wedding night?

3. Why did Tanus name his bow Lanata?

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

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

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