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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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. What happens when Memnon sees Masara again?
(a) He offers to make her queen of Egypt.
(b) He does not recognize her.
(c) He blushes and cannot speak.
(d) He falls to his knees in worship.

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

4. At the beginning of the long voyage south, what is Memnon's favorite toy?
(a) His building blocks.
(b) Taita's unused scrolls.
(c) His colt.
(d) His bow and arrows.

5. Why does Lostris wait in the palace as the Hyksos approach?
(a) She would rather die in her palace than be a wanderer.
(b) She will not board the ship until all her people are onboard.
(c) She wants to test Tanus's love.
(d) She does not realize the Hyksos are so close.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to ancient Egyptian belief, what causes the Nile to flood?

2. Why does Taita think he deserves to be called the best artist in all the land?

3. While Lostris is pregnant, what is the one thing she asks for that she does not get?

4. How does Pharaoh spend the treasure he recovered from Lord Intef?

5. How old is Prince Memnon when a messenger brings news of the fall of the Lower Kingdom?

Short Essay Questions

1. The Egyptians are terrified at the approach of the Hyksos army. What are the reasons for their fear? Do these fears contradict or affirm their previous actions as warriors? Who understands the importance of this eastern enemy the best?

2. Both Tanus and Taita are struck with longing for Ethiopians possessions: the blue sword and the horses, respectively. How do these passion signal deep trouble in the future? How do these desires change the men's thinking?

3. How does Taita justify the enslavement of the Shilluk people? What does he observe about their customs and what does he seek to change? How do the Shilluk customs of marriage differentiate, in a large part, their culture from that of the Egyptians?

4. How does Lostris deal with Lord Aqer's disgruntlement? Including previous instances of dissatisfied people, what does this say about her leadership? Is she well suited to lead the Egyptian people?

5. How does the love between Memnon and Masara mirror the love between Tanus and Lostris? How is it different?

6. How does Lord Intef die? Considering his life, is this a suitable death? Why?

7. How does Taita explain Lostris's second pregnancy? Why does the council believe him? What from Lostris's reputation prepares them to believe Taita's story?

8. As the great journey south begins, why does Queen Lostris not board her ship? Is this a good example of her leadership? Why?

9. What happens when the Nile floods? How does this event bring together science and religious observation? How is it also an opportunity for vice, particularly greed?

10. Why does Queen Lostris demand an elaborate tomb for her husband? What does this say about her loyalty to Pharaoh and does it contradict her order that Egyptians would not make their home in the land of Cush?

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