1. 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.

2. How does Lord Intef escape his execution with the Shrike barons?
(a) He buys his own life with half of his treasure.
(b) He pleads with Pharaoh for mercy.
(c) He argues that his execution will tarnish his daughter's reputation forever.
(d) He poisons the guards and slips out a secret passageway.

3. How do the soldiers respond when Tanus orders them to put on the dresses of slave girls?
(a) They laugh and protest.
(b) They refuse until they know why.
(c) They refuse until Tanus threatens them.
(d) They treat the moment like a game.

4. Why did Lord Intef engineer the downfall of Lord Harrab, Tanus's father?
(a) Pharaoh had promised great riches to Lord Harrab.
(b) Lord Harrab was corrupt in his land dealings with Lord Intef.
(c) Lord Intef was jealous of Lord Harrab's virtue, popularity, and wealth.
(d) Lord Harrab had cheated Lord Intef out of several thousand gold rings.

5. How does Lostris ensure that Tanus is a part of her son's life?
(a) None of the answers is correct.
(b) By sending her son to live with him.
(c) By ordering him to report directly to her.
(d) By hiring him as one of the royal tutors.