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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What color does Lostris wear to prove she is a virgin bride?
(a) Blue like water lilies.
(b) Gold like the sun.
(c) Red like fine wine.
(d) White like a pure heart.

5. Why is Tanus's speech a surprise to his whole audience, especially Taita?
(a) He praises his own god rather than Pharaoh's chosen god.
(b) He does not mention any modern problems or solutions.
(c) He repeatedly blames Pharaoh for the nation's problems.
(d) He boldly names all the problems rampaging through Egypt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what crime does Pharaoh find Tanus guilty?

2. Though Taita is an accomplished physician, what part of the human anatomy still confuses him (pg 88)?

3. What does Taita conspicuously display over the harem wall the morning after Lostris's wedding?

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

5. What does Taita see at the end of Pharaoh's horoscope?

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