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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 495-528.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Taita explains Pharaoh's horoscope to Lostris, why does it give her hope?
(a) Pharaoh will be dead within the year.
(b) She and Tanus will die and go to paradise together.
(c) Pharaoh will be dead in five years.
(d) Tanus will rescue her in five years.

2. What color does Memnon choose as the royal color?
(a) Blue.
(b) Scarlet.
(c) Gold.
(d) Purple.

3. Why did Tanus's father die an unhappy death?
(a) He was assassinated.
(b) He was destitute and out of favor with Pharaoh.
(c) His wife had died several years earlier.
(d) He had only one son and eight daughters.

4. What does Taita do the night Lostris is first called in to visit Pharaoh?
(a) Drinks a sleeping potion and goes to bed.
(b) Paces his own room in agitation.
(c) Takes his night hawks hunting.
(d) Plays a game with Aton outside the chamber.

5. What does Taita name the gnu illness?
(a) The Black Strangler.
(b) The Yellow Strangler.
(c) The Black Death.
(d) The Red Death.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Taita imprisoned by King Arkoun?

2. Just before the battle begins, what does Kratas plan to do with Taita afterward?

3. When Tanus accuses Lord Intef of being the chief of the Shrikes, what is Lord Intef's reaction?

4. How does the cobra get into Taita's room to attack him?

5. What happens when the elephants are first injured?

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