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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much time is Tanus given to restore order to the Upper Kingdom?
(a) Two years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) One year.
(d) Two months.

3. Why does Lostris want to drink poison on her wedding night?
(a) So she can become sick and delay going to Pharaoh's bed.
(b) So she can die and stop existing.
(c) To become ill so Pharaoh will pay more attention to her.
(d) So she can die and wait for Tanus on the other side.

4. Once he is seated on the ark carrying his coffin, what unprecedented thing does Pharaoh do?
(a) Spurn the praise of the crowds.
(b) Help Lostris into the seat beside him.
(c) Beckon Taita, the slave, into the seat beside him.
(d) Acknowledge the praise of the crowds.

5. How does the audience accept the bloody, gaudy pageant?
(a) With holy terror.
(b) With horror.
(c) With stunned silence.
(d) With wild enthusiasm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Taita conduct Pharaoh's tours of his treasuries?

3. What does Lostris ask from her father for a wedding gift?

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

5. When will Pharaoh marry Lostris?

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