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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 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.

2. What gives Taita the right to speak sharply to Tanus when he and Lostris board the Breath of Horus?
(a) He was once Tanus's tutor.
(b) Tanus is a lowly soldier.
(c) Tanus was rude to him first.
(d) He is Tanus's cousin.

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

4. Why is Taita called the Elder Brother in the slave quarters?
(a) He looks out for all new slaves who are brought to the palace.
(b) He cares for Lord Intef's wives during their many pregnancies.
(c) He cares for young slave boys after Lord Intef sleeps with them.
(d) He cares for young slave girls after Lord Intef sleeps with them.

5. After leaving Thebes, where do Pharaoh and his court go?
(a) The land of Cush.
(b) Safaga.
(c) Elephantine Island.
(d) Memphis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is bitterly saddened by what Taita displays over the harem wall?

2. In order to thwart Pharaoh, what is Tanus's plan?

3. Why does Taita conduct Pharaoh's tours of his treasuries?

4. Why is Taita nervous about the pageant at the end of the festival?

5. What invention of Taita's is Lostris thrilled with at her new home?

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