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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How old is Prince Memnon when a messenger brings news of the fall of the Lower Kingdom?
2. Why is Taita able to build an experimental squadron of chariots?
3. What is the constant problem with the first chariots?
4. What gift does Tanus give to Memnon before he dies?
5. How do Hui and Taita capture the runaway Hyksos horses?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. What does Taita call the worst day in Egypt's history? Why does he say this? How is he one of the central characters in the actions of this day, though it may not seem like it?
4. 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?
5. Why does Nembet disregard Tanus's warning about the Hyksos army? What does this say about gaining a military reputation in ancient Egypt? What ultimate price does Nembet pay?
6. 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?
7. Why do Lostris and Tanus disagree over the fate of the Hyksos horses? How does this argument illustrate their respective places in society?
8. 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?
9. At age five, how does Memnon begin to assert himself? How does Smith draw out the contradictions between his age and his social position? What does Memnon's attitude predict for the future?
10. How do the Egyptian ships navigate through the cataracts? How is this a testimony to their technological skill, especially because of Taita?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What role does Rasfer play in the novel? To what extent is he the obvious incarnation of Lord Intef's evil thoughts? What is Rasfer's role in Taita's life? Does Taita, in the end, forgive him?
Essay Topic 2
What role do Lostris's daughters play in the novel? What is the significance in the fact that Taita records only a few of their words? How does their treatment differ from their mother's? Must they earn honor just as she did?
Essay Topic 3
Is there justice in the fact that Tanus and Pharaoh are buried in each other's tombs? Is it fitting that Tanus's body was honored like a king? How is it fitting that Taita organizes and carries out this scheme? Is his loyalty true or misplaced?
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