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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. What dream does Taita have to explain Lostris's pregnancy?
(a) The child was conceived before Pharaoh's death but did not grow until now.
(b) Lostris has generative powers to conceive a child without a man.
(c) The goddess Hapi approved of Tanus and Lostris's union.
(d) Pharaoh came back from paradise and slept with her at night.

2. For the end of the Osiris festival, what did Taita design and build?
(a) A small version of Pharaoh's home palace.
(b) A higher dais for Pharaoh's throne.
(c) A grander stage for the pageant.
(d) Scaffolding stands for people to sit in.

3. Why are Lord Nembet and most of his men killed by the Hyksos?
(a) Lord Nembet had not trained them well.
(b) Lord Nembet laughed at Tanus's warning letter.
(c) The men were sailors not warriors.
(d) The men were poor archers.

4. After setting up the stone monument, why does the queen give Taita the Gold of Praise?
(a) To honor his help in getting the Egyptian people that far.
(b) Because the people expect her to acknowledge him.
(c) To honor a promise she had made to her father.
(d) Because Tanus asked her to.

5. How long is Taita imprisoned by King Arkoun?
(a) Five years.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) Two months.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Hui and Taita capture the runaway Hyksos horses?

2. Where is Arkoun's castle?

3. When does Memnon first see Masara, prisoner of the Ethiopian king Arkoun?

4. When some passengers are reluctant to travel south into Africa, where do they disembark?

5. What proves that Lord Intef owned the chests of treasure hidden in his palace?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Tanus returns to Thebes to reveal Akh-Seth and exonerate himself from the death penalty, what sounds are there? How do the sounds, especially voices, help to explain the scene?

2. How do the Egyptian ships navigate through the cataracts? How is this a testimony to their technological skill, especially because of Taita?

3. What is the bittersweet ending to Tanus's life? Why does he never tell Memnon the truth of his paternity? Do you think Tanus dies in peace?

4. Why do Lostris and Tanus disagree over the fate of the Hyksos horses? How does this argument illustrate their respective places in society?

5. 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?

6. How does Pharaoh bring justice following the revelation of Lord Intef as Akh-Seth? How is his punishment for the Shrikes suitable? Additionally, how is it the harshest punishment an Egyptian can suffer?

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

8. What is the attitude of the Hyksos as they face the Egyptians in battle? What do you think is the reason for this arrogance? What has led them this far west?

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

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

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