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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Taita witnesses the lovers' kiss, what does Lostris demand of him?
(a) That he convince Pharaoh to approve their marriage.
(b) That he never speak of that moment.
(c) That he help them elope.
(d) That he convince her father to approve their marriage.

2. Pharaoh's palace is in the southernmost part of Egypt. What reason do some people give for this?
(a) To be farther away from Lord Intef.
(b) To be closer to the mouth of the Nile, a holy place.
(c) To be able to extend his borders south.
(d) To be as far as possible from the strife in the north.

3. How much loyalty does Tanus inspire in his men?
(a) Several men refuse promotions so they can remain in his regiment.
(b) Only Kratas and Remrem respect him.
(c) About half of Tanus's regiment respects him.
(d) Most of Tanus's soldiers are loyal to him.

4. When a beggar boy asks for alms from Taita, what does Taita give him?
(a) A date fruit that changes to a scorpion.
(b) A date fruit that changes to two date fruits.
(c) A date fruit that changes to a stone.
(d) Nothing.

5. Where is Arkoun's castle?
(a) On a wind-swept mountain.
(b) On the foothills of a mountain.
(c) On the banks of the Nile.
(d) On a vast plain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Egyptians treat their women in comparison to surrounding nations?

2. Who enticed the Hyksos to attack Thebes with promises of treasure?

3. Though Taita is an accomplished physician, what part of the human anatomy still confuses him (pg 88)?

4. What is ironic about the double crown of Egypt that Pharaoh wears?

5. To what army regiment does Tanus belong?

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