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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the early-morning sunlight, how does Pharaoh appear?
(a) Grand and imposing.
(b) Insignificant and slightly overweight.
(c) Majestic and composed.
(d) Unimportant and confused.

2. Why did Tanus's father die an unhappy death?
(a) His wife had died several years earlier.
(b) He had only one son and eight daughters.
(c) He was assassinated.
(d) He was destitute and out of favor with Pharaoh.

3. How does Tanus get back into shape after his weeks of drinking and laziness?
(a) Three weeks' worth of sword practice.
(b) A four-day march with his regiment.
(c) Two weeks' worth of difficult training.
(d) Fighting the Shrikes on the road.

4. What invention of Taita's is Lostris thrilled with at her new home?
(a) An interior water garden.
(b) More vivid paints for the interior murals.
(c) A water-stool.
(d) A thatched barrazza.

5. What is Pharaoh's primary concern for the future of his kingdom?
(a) That the kingdom is attacked by foreign armies.
(b) That the kingdom is disintegrating from within.
(c) That he has no male heir.
(d) That he has no worthy male heir.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nembet, the Great Lion of Egypt, become angry with Tanus?

2. Why does Taita implicitly trust Aton, the royal chamberlain?

3. How are Taita's animals killed?

4. What body parts are left inside a man when he is embalmed?

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

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