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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Nefernefernefer.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sinuhe do with the gift from Nefernefernefer?
(a) He loses it.
(b) He gives it to his mother.
(c) He has his name engraved in the stone.
(d) He returns it to her.

3. What color are Nefernefernefer's eyes?
(a) Brown.
(b) Green.
(c) Gray.
(d) Blue.

4. How does Sinuhe know that he is to assist Phator and go with him to the pharaoh?
(a) Sinuhe's father tells him to assist.
(b) Phator sees Sinuhe's ring and knows he is destined for greatness.
(c) He gives him his ebony box to carry.
(d) Phator tells him to assist him in the palace.

5. When Sinuhe turns seven to what event does his mother take him?
(a) The House of Death.
(b) The Nile.
(c) A sacrifice.
(d) The theater.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sinuhe admits to the priest that the god Ammon did not speak to him, what do the priests and his classmates do?

2. 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?

3. How many men and boys are in Sinuhe's class at the House of Life?

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

5. What does Sinuhe tell his mother and father he wants to be when he grows up?

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