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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Taita witnesses the lovers' kiss, what does Lostris demand of him?
(a) That he convince her father to approve their marriage.
(b) That he never speak of that moment.
(c) That he convince Pharaoh to approve their marriage.
(d) That he help them elope.

2. 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 does not like Lostris any more than she likes him.
(d) Pharaoh is weary and does not want to see anyone.

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

4. Why does Taita conduct Pharaoh's tours of his treasuries?
(a) The priests could not answer Pharaoh's questions.
(b) Lord Intef could not answer Pharaoh's questions.
(c) Pharaoh remembered him from the pageant and requested that he lead.
(d) None of the answers is correct.

5. How does the cobra get into Taita's room to attack him?
(a) Through a crack in the east wall.
(b) In a basket of pomegranates and mangoes.
(c) Rasfer brought it in secretly.
(d) One of the slave boys brought it in.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Taita approaches Lord Intef to explain Lostris's love for Tanus?

2. What deity is both Lostris's patron and symbolized by the hippopotamus?

3. How does Pharaoh treat Lostris?

4. Why did Tanus name his bow Lanata?

5. Why is Taita nervous about the pageant at the end of the festival?

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