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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 48-107.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Tanus name his bow Lanata?
(a) It was Lostris's baby name.
(b) It was his mother's name.
(c) It was the Queen Mother's name.
(d) It was his first girlfriend's name.

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

3. Why is Taita called the Elder Brother in the slave quarters?
(a) He cares for young slave girls after Lord Intef sleeps with them.
(b) He cares for Lord Intef's wives during their many pregnancies.
(c) He cares for young slave boys after Lord Intef sleeps with them.
(d) He looks out for all new slaves who are brought to the palace.

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

5. Who is Kratas?
(a) The high priest of the goddess Hapi.
(b) The leader of the band of slave traders.
(c) Tanus's chief lieutenant and Taita's close friend.
(d) A common soldier and Taita's close friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gives Taita the right to speak sharply to Tanus when he and Lostris board the Breath of Horus?

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

3. Why do crowds of people wait onshore for the boats to return?

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

5. In the festival pageant, who plays the role of Seth, an evil god?

(see the answer key)

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