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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Lostris disappears from the festivities on the shore, where does Taita find her?
(a) In the ship's stronghold.
(b) In her own tent with Tanus.
(c) In Hapi's temple with Tanus.
(d) In Tanus's tent with him.

2. Why does Taita help a shrieking woman at the riverside?
(a) Her daughter was eaten by a crocodile.
(b) Her son was killed in the hippopotamus hunt.
(c) She went into labor on the shore.
(d) Her daughter was abducted by slave traders.

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

4. In the early-morning sunlight, how does Pharaoh appear?
(a) Grand and imposing.
(b) Unimportant and confused.
(c) Insignificant and slightly overweight.
(d) Majestic and composed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What surgery must Taita perform on Rasfer after the pageant?

2. How much time is Tanus given to restore order to the Upper Kingdom?

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

4. Of what crime does Pharaoh find Tanus guilty?

5. What gives Taita the right to speak sharply to Tanus when he and Lostris board the Breath of Horus?

(see the answer key)

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