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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 146-190.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Taita implicitly trust Aton, the royal chamberlain?
(a) Pharaoh has spoken well of him.
(b) Aton also mourns at Lostris's marriage to Pharaoh.
(c) Aton has a good reputation in the palace.
(d) Aton is also a eunuch.

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

3. Near the end of the wedding feast, what does Taita discover about Pharaoh's personality?
(a) He is a kind man.
(b) He is incapable of loving anyone other than himself.
(c) He is a heartless man.
(d) He is a lewd man.

4. Why does Nembet, the Great Lion of Egypt, become angry with Tanus?
(a) Tanus is revealed as next in line for the crown.
(b) Tanus is allowed to present the city's greeting to Pharaoh.
(c) Tanus saves Pharaoh's ship because Nembet cannot.
(d) Tanus has recently become popular with all of Thebes.

5. What is the symbol of Pharaoh's power?
(a) The Gold of Praise.
(b) A red falcon seal.
(c) An enormous golden ring.
(d) A blue hawk seal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Taita's animals killed?

2. To what army regiment does Tanus belong?

3. When Tanus disappeared, to whom did he hand over his squadron and Pharaoh's seal?

4. How did Lostris first gain her knowledge of the outdoors?

5. After Taita witnesses the lovers' kiss, what does Lostris demand of him?

(see the answer key)

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