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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is ironic about the double crown of Egypt that Pharaoh wears?
(a) Lord Intef wears an identical crown.
(b) The crown is merely a symbol of history, not of power.
(c) He does not deserve to wear the crown.
(d) The Lower Kingdom does not acknowledge his rule.

3. What are the ushabti that would be buried with Pharaoh when he died?
(a) Carved likenesses of all his children, who are his legacy.
(b) Vast treasures of wealth that he accumulated in life.
(c) His favorite wives and concubines.
(d) Carved dolls of various craftsmen that would accompany him to the next world.

4. What does Taita see at the end of Pharaoh's horoscope?
(a) A girl baby followed by a boy.
(b) A forest of trees, all bearing the double crown.
(c) Battles and bloodshed for one hundred years.
(d) A tree eaten by locusts and fallen to earth.

5. After Lostris disappears from the festivities on the shore, where does Taita find her?
(a) In Hapi's temple with Tanus.
(b) In Tanus's tent with him.
(c) In her own tent with Tanus.
(d) In the ship's stronghold.

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

7. What color does Lostris wear to prove she is a virgin bride?
(a) Red like fine wine.
(b) White like a pure heart.
(c) Gold like the sun.
(d) Blue like water lilies.

8. Though Taita is an accomplished physician, what part of the human anatomy still confuses him (pg 88)?
(a) The brain.
(b) The heart.
(c) The lungs.
(d) The veins.

9. After leaving Thebes, where do Pharaoh and his court go?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Elephantine Island.
(c) Safaga.
(d) The land of Cush.

10. Contrary to Pharaoh's plans, why does Lostris set out to charm him?
(a) To win favor for her father.
(b) To win his love and eventually marriage.
(c) To win freedom for Taita.
(d) To win his favor for Tanus.

11. In the festival pageant, who plays the role of Seth, an evil god?
(a) Taita.
(b) Rasfer.
(c) Tanus.
(d) Lord Intef.

12. What does Shufti the baron offer Tanus in return for twenty of his "slave girls"?
(a) A thousand gold rings.
(b) A letter of safe passage.
(c) His protection.
(d) A shrike bird feather.

13. Why is Taita able to persuade Pharaoh of Lostris's illness on their wedding night?
(a) Pharaoh is older and has had many wives already.
(b) Taita's reputation as a physician reinforces any story he gives of sickness.
(c) Pharaoh does not like Lostris any more than she likes him.
(d) Pharaoh is weary and does not want to see anyone.

14. Who is Kratas?
(a) Tanus's chief lieutenant and Taita's close friend.
(b) A common soldier and Taita's close friend.
(c) The high priest of the goddess Hapi.
(d) The leader of the band of slave traders.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What body parts are left inside a man when he is embalmed?

2. Why is Taita nervous about the pageant at the end of the festival?

3. What kind of horoscope does Pharaoh demand of Taita on his wedding night?

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

5. Once Taita finds Tanus, how does he sober him up?

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