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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 12, The Water Clock Measures Time.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sinuhe arrives at Gaza, how does he enter?
(a) A reed basket is lowered over the wall for him to climb into.
(b) A chariot is brought out to meet him and escorts him in.
(c) The gates are opened for his arrival.
(d) Slaves are sent with gifts.

2. When the prince is crowned, what does he decree?
(a) That the town of Thebes will have no more liquor.
(b) That all children will be able to read.
(c) That the slaves are freed from the mines.
(d) That slaves will be given new jobs.

3. How does Sinuhe get to the City of the Dead when he has no money?
(a) He steals a reed boat.
(b) Kaptah steals a reed boat.
(c) He stows away on a boat.
(d) He asks for a ride from a boat owner.

4. What is the custom of marriage in Egypt?
(a) To break a jar between the man and the woman.
(b) To read a poem to Aton.
(c) To exchange rings of gold.
(d) To be joined by a priest.

5. What does Aziru's son do when his father is attacked by assassins?
(a) He jumps on them and strangles them.
(b) He hits them with rocks.
(c) He gets help.
(d) He stabs them with his little sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sinuhe do on a return to Thebes to show that he is equal to the rowers?

2. What does Kaptah use to find his way back to the opening of the cave?

3. What do they dress Minea in just before she enters the copper gates?

4. What does Minotauros wear on his head?

5. When Kaptah and Sinuhe get to the opening in the cave where the sea enters, what do they find?

(see the answer key)

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