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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 is Taita valuable to Lord Intef?
(a) Taita knows all the dark secrets of Lord Intef's reign.
(b) Taita is one of his favorite lovers.
(c) Taita manages all his wealth.
(d) Taita has helped him win favor with Pharaoh.

2. When Taita explains Pharaoh's horoscope to Lostris, why does it give her hope?
(a) Tanus will rescue her in five years.
(b) She and Tanus will die and go to paradise together.
(c) Pharaoh will be dead in five years.
(d) Pharaoh will be dead within the year.

3. In the pageant duel with Rasfer, why does Tanus not kill Rasfer?
(a) He is afraid of Lord Intef's subsequent anger.
(b) He is afraid of shocking Pharaoh.
(c) Rasfer has already surrendered.
(d) He thinks Rasfer is wounded to the point of death.

4. Why did Lord Intef engineer the downfall of Lord Harrab, Tanus's father?
(a) Lord Harrab had cheated Lord Intef out of several thousand gold rings.
(b) Pharaoh had promised great riches to Lord Harrab.
(c) Lord Harrab was corrupt in his land dealings with Lord Intef.
(d) Lord Intef was jealous of Lord Harrab's virtue, popularity, and wealth.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Kratas?

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

5. To what army regiment does Tanus belong?

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