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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why do crowds of people wait onshore for the boats to return?
(a) They are allowed to eat hippopotamus only then, during the feast of Osiris.
(b) They are concerned for the safety of the sailors.
(c) They cannot begin the feast of Osiris until Lostris returns.
(d) They want to welcome Lostris back home.

3. What does Tanus name as one of the single worst afflictions to settle on Egypt?
(a) The black plague.
(b) The lack of a male heir to the throne.
(c) Pharaoh's tax collectors.
(d) The bands of slave traders.

4. Why does Taita keep separate from the crowds?
(a) He is afraid of being trampled.
(b) He thinks he is better than they are.
(c) He is too busy taking care of Lostris.
(d) He knows that palace cooks will prepare a special meal for him.

5. Why does Taita conduct Pharaoh's tours of his treasuries?
(a) Lord Intef could not answer Pharaoh's questions.
(b) The priests could not answer Pharaoh's questions.
(c) None of the answers is correct.
(d) Pharaoh remembered him from the pageant and requested that he lead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Near the end of the wedding feast, what does Taita discover about Pharaoh's personality?

2. What change to the festival pageant does Taita protest?

3. Contrary to Pharaoh's plans, why does Lostris set out to charm him?

4. Why is Taita able to persuade Pharaoh of Lostris's illness on their wedding night?

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

(see the answer key)

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