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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. Why will Minea not board the second vessel bound for Crete from Hatti?
(a) The master of the vessel stared at her.
(b) The vessel is cursed.
(c) The vessel looks unsafe.
(d) The master of the vessel has evil eyes.

2. How many men and boys are in Sinuhe's class at the House of Life?
(a) 60.
(b) 25.
(c) 5.
(d) 30.

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

4. When returning to Egypt, where does Sinuhe wish to buy a house?
(a) Near the royal palace.
(b) In the poor quarter, near his father's home.
(c) Near the temple to Aton.
(d) In the harbor area.

5. How long has Sinuhe been in exile at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 2,000 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is ailing the king of Babylon?

2. What is on the roof at the inn where Sinuhe stays in Babylon?

3. What is Sinuhe's favorite toy as a child?

4. Who does Princess Ankhsenaton break the jar with who will be the next king?

5. Why does Pepitamon grow weary of the warrior's life?

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