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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is bitterly saddened by what Taita displays over the harem wall?
(a) Taita himself.
(b) Lostris.
(c) Lord Intef.
(d) Tanus.

2. What color does Lostris wear to prove she is a virgin bride?
(a) White like a pure heart.
(b) Gold like the sun.
(c) Blue like water lilies.
(d) Red like fine wine.

3. Pharaoh's palace is in the southernmost part of Egypt. What reason do some people give for this?
(a) To be as far as possible from the strife in the north.
(b) To be closer to the mouth of the Nile, a holy place.
(c) To be able to extend his borders south.
(d) To be farther away from Lord Intef.

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 praises his own god rather than Pharaoh's chosen god.
(c) He repeatedly blames Pharaoh for the nation's problems.
(d) He boldly names all the problems rampaging through Egypt.

5. Why is Taita able to persuade Pharaoh of Lostris's illness on their wedding night?
(a) Pharaoh does not like Lostris any more than she likes him.
(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 is older and has had many wives already.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much time is Tanus given to restore order to the Upper Kingdom?

3. Why does Taita help a shrieking woman at the riverside?

4. Contrary to Pharaoh's plans, why does Lostris set out to charm him?

5. After leaving Thebes, where do Pharaoh and his court go?

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