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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 108-145.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When will Pharaoh marry Lostris?
(a) Exactly one month after the engagement is announced.
(b) Exactly one year after the engagement is announced.
(c) As soon as she can prepare her retinue and travel to the capital.
(d) In two days: the same day that the engagement is announced.

2. What deity is both Lostris's patron and symbolized by the hippopotamus?
(a) Seth god of the underworld.
(b) Hapi goddess of the Nile.
(c) Horus god of the Nile.
(d) Horus god the wind.

3. What is ironic about the double crown of Egypt that Pharaoh wears?
(a) The crown is merely a symbol of history, not of power.
(b) Lord Intef wears an identical crown.
(c) He does not deserve to wear the crown.
(d) The Lower Kingdom does not acknowledge his rule.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Kratas?

2. In order to thwart Pharaoh, what is Tanus's plan?

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

4. In the pageant duel with Rasfer, why does Tanus not kill Rasfer?

5. What kind of horoscope does Pharaoh demand of Taita on his wedding night?

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