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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What deity is both Lostris's patron and symbolized by the hippopotamus?
(a) Horus god of the Nile.
(b) Hapi goddess of the Nile.
(c) Horus god the wind.
(d) Seth god of the underworld.

2. 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 has recently become popular with all of Thebes.
(c) Tanus is allowed to present the city's greeting to Pharaoh.
(d) Tanus saves Pharaoh's ship because Nembet cannot.

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

4. Contrary to Pharaoh's plans, why does Lostris set out to charm him?
(a) To win freedom for Taita.
(b) To win favor for her father.
(c) To win his love and eventually marriage.
(d) To win his favor for Tanus.

5. How do Egyptians treat their women in comparison to surrounding nations?
(a) They idolize their women.
(b) They are the cruelest.
(c) They largely ignore their women.
(d) They are the most merciful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Taita implicitly trust Aton, the royal chamberlain?

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

3. What are the ushabti that would be buried with Pharaoh when he died?

4. How does Taita fake his own death in order to search for Tanus?

5. How is Lostris thrown from the Breath of Horus?

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