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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 351-404.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Taita help Tanus enter the army?
(a) Tanus had only wanted to join the army.
(b) Tanus did not want to continue his schooling.
(c) No rich man would sponsor his education.
(d) Taita could not afford to pay for his education.

2. How does Tanus get back into shape after his weeks of drinking and laziness?
(a) Three weeks' worth of sword practice.
(b) Fighting the Shrikes on the road.
(c) A four-day march with his regiment.
(d) Two weeks' worth of difficult training.

3. Of what crime does Pharaoh find Tanus guilty?
(a) Thievery.
(b) Lying.
(c) Treason.
(d) Revolt.

4. How does the audience accept the bloody, gaudy pageant?
(a) With stunned silence.
(b) With wild enthusiasm.
(c) With holy terror.
(d) With horror.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tanus name as one of the single worst afflictions to settle on Egypt?

2. Following the battle with the Hyksos, what did Tanus do that caused him great grief?

3. When Taita explains Pharaoh's horoscope to Lostris, why does it give her hope?

4. Why do Taita and Tanus kill six Shrikes on the road?

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

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