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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 does Nembet, the Great Lion of Egypt, become angry with Tanus?
(a) Tanus saves Pharaoh's ship because Nembet cannot.
(b) Tanus is revealed as next in line for the crown.
(c) Tanus has recently become popular with all of Thebes.
(d) Tanus is allowed to present the city's greeting to Pharaoh.

2. What gives Taita the right to speak sharply to Tanus when he and Lostris board the Breath of Horus?
(a) He was once Tanus's tutor.
(b) Tanus is a lowly soldier.
(c) Tanus was rude to him first.
(d) He is Tanus's cousin.

3. What happens when Taita approaches Lord Intef to explain Lostris's love for Tanus?
(a) Lord Intef listens and approves.
(b) He is imprisoned.
(c) Lord Intef threatens to kill Tanus.
(d) He is whipped.

4. To what army regiment does Tanus belong?
(a) The Scarlet Sign.
(b) The Golden Sun.
(c) The Black Hippo.
(d) The Blue Crocodiles.

5. After Lostris disappears from the festivities on the shore, where does Taita find her?
(a) In the ship's stronghold.
(b) In Tanus's tent with him.
(c) In Hapi's temple with Tanus.
(d) In her own tent with Tanus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once he is seated on the ark carrying his coffin, what unprecedented thing does Pharaoh do?

2. Why does Taita help a shrieking woman at the riverside?

3. Why does Taita keep separate from the crowds?

4. What is Pharaoh's primary concern for the future of his kingdom?

5. In the early-morning sunlight, how does Pharaoh appear?

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