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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, The Khabiri.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Sinuhe's first teacher, hired by his father?
(a) Oneh.
(b) Hormeheb.
(c) Ptahor.
(d) Kaptah.

2. What does Sinuhe treat King Aziru for?
(a) A sinus infection.
(b) His stomach.
(c) His teeth.
(d) His eyes.

3. What, according to Sinuhe's father, is the most important thing for a young man to learn if he wants to be leader among his people?
(a) To know the royal family.
(b) To write.
(c) To know how to open a skull.
(d) To speak well.

4. What does Phator do to cure the young slave with the splinter in his brain?
(a) He runs a velvet cloth over his head.
(b) He gives him powerful medicines for the pain.
(c) He opens his skull, takes out the splinter and puts a silver plate over it.
(d) He is not able to help the slave.

5. How does Ptahor arrive at Sinuhe's house?
(a) He arrives in a chariot.
(b) He arrives by horse.
(c) He walks.
(d) On a chair borne by two slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What present does Ptahor send to Kipa the day after he leaves her house?

2. When Sinuhe turns seven to what event does his mother take him?

3. What does Sinuhe do with the gift from Nefernefernefer?

4. Where are people buried near Thebes?

5. What, according to the prince, Amenhotep, is an abomination to Aton?

(see the answer key)

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