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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. What does the Syrian merchant bring Nefernefernefer?
(a) A crown of gold.
(b) A necklace of pearls.
(c) A jewel from the royal tomb.
(d) Earrings for Syria.

2. What does Sinuhe do with the scarab that he finds?
(a) He leaves it on his mother's grave.
(b) He gives it to Nefernefernefer.
(c) He gives it to the stranger.
(d) He gives it to Kaptah as a god.

3. In the House of Death what is the job of Ramose?
(a) To remove the brain.
(b) To embalm the body.
(c) To weigh the heart.
(d) To study the brain.

4. When Sinuhe is dumped in the desert, and Aziru's chariots approach him, what do they do to Sinuhe?
(a) Shower him with gifts.
(b) Rob him and strip off his clothes.
(c) Change him into white robes.
(d) Carry him back to Aziru.

5. When the prince is crowned, who is his royal consort?
(a) The Princess of Mitanni, who still playes with dolls.
(b) Baketamon.
(c) Priest Eie.
(d) The Queen Taia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one thing that Sinuhe cannot give away in his negotiations with King Aziru?

2. Where are people buried near Thebes?

3. When the prince is crowned, what does he decree?

4. What does Merit tell Sinuhe happened to the mother of Thoth?

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

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