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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lostris establish a dozen hospitals and hotels for poor people in Thebes?
(a) Because she is bored and lonely.
(b) Because Tanus had been generous with the military veterans.
(c) Because Taita encouraged her to do it.
(d) Because it was her father's last wish.

2. Who is bitterly saddened by what Taita displays over the harem wall?
(a) Lostris.
(b) Taita himself.
(c) Lord Intef.
(d) Tanus.

3. Just before the battle begins, what does Kratas plan to do with Taita afterward?
(a) Plunder the Hyksos bodies.
(b) Get completely drunk.
(c) Tell the queen the news of their victory.
(d) Visit the brothels along the shore.

4. Why is Taita able to build an experimental squadron of chariots?
(a) Tanus thinks the chariots are the only way to vanquish the Hyksos.
(b) Taita is too stubborn to stop experimenting.
(c) Tanus believes strongly in the military potential of the chariots.
(d) Lostris is too proud to back down after she gave him the order.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving Thebes, where do Pharaoh and his court go?

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

3. How is Lostris thrown from the Breath of Horus?

4. What do Taita's pregnancy tests for Lostris involve?

5. What is the name of Taita's friend who gives him information and supplies prior to the battle with the Shrikes?

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