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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the queen not want her people to build a temple to Ammon-Ra?
(a) She wants them to remain travelers.
(b) There are not enough raw materials in the area.
(c) She does not worship Ammon-Ra.
(d) She already built a temple to Hapi.

2. Why does Taita keep separate from the crowds?
(a) He knows that palace cooks will prepare a special meal for him.
(b) He is afraid of being trampled.
(c) He is too busy taking care of Lostris.
(d) He thinks he is better than they are.

3. Once he is seated on the ark carrying his coffin, what unprecedented thing does Pharaoh do?
(a) Beckon Taita, the slave, into the seat beside him.
(b) Help Lostris into the seat beside him.
(c) Spurn the praise of the crowds.
(d) Acknowledge the praise of the crowds.

4. Why does Taita implicitly trust Aton, the royal chamberlain?
(a) Pharaoh has spoken well of him.
(b) Aton has a good reputation in the palace.
(c) Aton also mourns at Lostris's marriage to Pharaoh.
(d) Aton is also a eunuch.

5. How is Lostris thrown from the Breath of Horus?
(a) She is startled by Taita's shout and falls.
(b) The rowers take a curve too sharply.
(c) She tries to duck Tanus's arrow and falls.
(d) The ship runs into the bull hippopotamus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Lostris wait in the palace as the Hyksos approach?

3. What does Taita conspicuously display over the harem wall the morning after Lostris's wedding?

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

5. Why did Tanus name his bow Lanata?

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