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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 445-494.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Out of the thirteen barons, how many are killed in this first battle with Tanus?
(a) Nine.
(b) Three.
(c) Eleven.
(d) Four.

2. At the beginning of the long voyage south, what is Memnon's favorite toy?
(a) Taita's unused scrolls.
(b) His colt.
(c) His building blocks.
(d) His bow and arrows.

3. When some Egyptians want to leave the caravan ships traveling south, what does Queen Lostris do?
(a) Offers to put them ashore for the Hyksos to find and capture.
(b) Throws them overboard.
(c) Imprisons them in the ships' holds.
(d) Cuts their tongues out so they can no longer grumble.

4. How does Taita conquer Shufti?
(a) Throws a spear at him.
(b) Stabs him with his own sword.
(c) Throws a brick at his head.
(d) Bribes one of Shufti's men to capture him.

5. How does Taita remove the arrow from Pharaoh's chest?
(a) With greased spoons.
(b) By pulling it out quickly.
(c) By gently working it backward.
(d) By pushing it through his body.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Hyksos pass by their victims rather than running straight into them?

2. How does Lostris treat the common people in the city?

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

4. How does Pharaoh treat Lostris?

5. What happens to the reward that Pharaoh gives to Taita?

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