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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 did Lord Intef engineer the downfall of Lord Harrab, Tanus's father?
(a) Lord Harrab was corrupt in his land dealings with Lord Intef.
(b) Lord Intef was jealous of Lord Harrab's virtue, popularity, and wealth.
(c) Lord Harrab had cheated Lord Intef out of several thousand gold rings.
(d) Pharaoh had promised great riches to Lord Harrab.

2. What would happen if Lostris bore the illegitimate child of another man?
(a) She would be ostracized from society.
(b) She would not be allowed to keep the child.
(c) She would be beheaded.
(d) She would lose the crown.

3. Why does Pharaoh boast of Taita's abilities as a physician?
(a) Taita cured Pharaoh's impotence.
(b) Taita made Lostris more fertile to carry a male child.
(c) Taita cured Pharaoh's ringworm.
(d) Taita healed Pharaoh of pneumonia.

4. When Tanus enters the temple of Osiris, what is the crowd's reaction?
(a) Disbelief.
(b) Worship.
(c) Rejection.
(d) Scorn.

5. What gift does Tanus give to Memnon before he dies?
(a) The blue sword.
(b) The Gold of Praise.
(c) The kingship.
(d) The knowledge of his paternity.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Arkoun die?

2. Who is the first Shrike willing to help Tanus in exchange for keeping his life?

3. After Taita witnesses the lovers' kiss, what does Lostris demand of him?

4. What is Memnon's reaction to the hunt?

5. How does Lostris ensure that Tanus is a part of her son's life?

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