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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 returns to Lostris, why is she sick?
(a) She has contracted malaria.
(b) She has barely eaten anything.
(c) She is sick with worry for Tanus.
(d) The miscarriage of Pharaoh's child made her ill.

2. Why does Lostris disapprove of Memnon's marriage to Masara?
(a) He needs to make marriages that are advantageous to the nation.
(b) She does not think their love will last.
(c) She does not like Masara.
(d) They are from different races and cultures.

3. Why does Shufti take so long to retaliate against Tanus and his band of men?
(a) He is waiting for Tanus's caravan to tire.
(b) He is gathering over a thousand of his own soldiers.
(c) He is waiting for orders from his captain.
(d) He is waiting for nightfall.

4. When some passengers are reluctant to travel south into Africa, where do they disembark?
(a) At the southern border.
(b) At the first cataract.
(c) At Elephantine Island.
(d) At Thebes.

5. Where does Tanus wait while Taita gathers supplies for their upcoming battle against the Shrikes?
(a) In the village of Safaga.
(b) In the hunting lodge where Taita found him.
(c) In the royal palace.
(d) In his own house in Thebes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Memnon kill Apachan, son of King Salitis?

2. What color does Memnon choose as the royal color?

3. What is the name of the place where the two rivers meet?

4. How does Lostris ensure that Tanus is a part of her son's life?

5. Tanus is nicknamed Akh-Horus. What does this name mean?

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