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

2. Though Taita is an accomplished physician, what part of the human anatomy still confuses him (pg 88)?
(a) The heart.
(b) The brain.
(c) The lungs.
(d) The veins.

3. In the festival pageant, who plays the role of Seth, an evil god?
(a) Tanus.
(b) Taita.
(c) Rasfer.
(d) Lord Intef.

4. Contrary to Pharaoh's plans, why does Lostris set out to charm him?
(a) To win his favor for Tanus.
(b) To win freedom for Taita.
(c) To win his love and eventually marriage.
(d) To win favor for her father.

5. Why was Taita made a eunuch when he was sixteen?
(a) He had stolen several jewels from Lord Intef's treasury.
(b) He had been unfaithful to Lord Intef and slept with a slave girl.
(c) He had attempted to escape from the palace.
(d) He had refused to sacrifice to Lord Intef's favorite god.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Taita called the Elder Brother in the slave quarters?

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

3. How is Lostris thrown from the Breath of Horus?

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

5. Who is Kratas?

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