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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the priest do with the statue of Ammon?
(a) They wait for Horemheb to destroy the statue.
(b) They destroy the statue as requested.
(c) They oil the statue and pray and refuse to destroy it.
(d) They hide the pieces under their cloaks and take it away.

2. What do the teachers tell Sinuhe about teaching every child to read and write?
(a) That the education system is in place.
(b) That they wish to return to the city.
(c) That they enjoy their work and praise Aton.
(d) That there is no greater madness.

3. Who approaches Horemheb after the death of Akhnaton and tries to seduce him?
(a) Merit.
(b) Nefertiti.
(c) Muti.
(d) Princess Baketaton.

4. What does Kaptah use to find his way back to the opening of the cave?
(a) A string.
(b) A spool of thread.
(c) He draws on the wall of the cave.
(d) He drops rocks.

5. When Horemheb faces the Hittites the first time in the holy war, what will happen if the Hittites defeat Horemheb's troops?
(a) They will be able to attack Babylon.
(b) They will be able to get to the sea.
(c) They will win the war entirely.
(d) They will be able to attack Egypt.

6. What does Sinuhe try to convince Aziru of when he sees him as a prisoner?
(a) That he should try and save himself.
(b) That his sons are already dead.
(c) That life is not worth living.
(d) That his wife cheated on him.

7. What errand does the Pharaoh Ahknaton send Sinuhe on in the name of peace?
(a) To talk to Horemheb and get him to stop shedding blood.
(b) To follow Nefretiti.
(c) To visit his friend Aziru and negotiate a treaty.
(d) To spy on Eie.

8. When Horemheb and Eie strike a deal to co-rule the country, what does Horemheb want as part of the deal?
(a) The Princess Baketaton as his wife.
(b) Food, gold, and supplies to defend the country and a salary.
(c) Lower Egypt to rule as he pleases.
(d) Nefretit as his wife.

9. When told of neighboring countries preparing for war against Egypt, what does the Pharaoh Akenaton say he has given to the other kings that will make them happy?
(a) The cross of life.
(b) Gold.
(c) The land of Ammon.
(d) Titles.

10. Who does Sinuhe meet at Kaptah's favorite tavern when he returns to Egypt?
(a) Minea.
(b) Nefernefernefer.
(c) The pharaoh.
(d) Merit.

11. When Sinuhe sees Horemheb at his return to Egypt, what does Horemheb tell Sinuhe about what is to happen the next day?
(a) War with Syria will begin.
(b) Ammon is to be deposed.
(c) War with the Hittites will begin.
(d) Aton is to be deposed.

12. When Sinuhe walks to the pharaoh's temple upon his return to Egypt, what does he find?
(a) Many to temples to Ammon.
(b) A new temple to Aton.
(c) Former slaves dresses beautifully walking to near the palace.
(d) The streets so full of life with lots of people about.

13. What does Sinuhe insist of King Aziru after he is greeted in the desert?
(a) That the man who jabbed his behind is flogged.
(b) That he return the gifts.
(c) That he is allowed to change out of the robes.
(d) That he is given a chariot to ride.

14. Who tells Sinuhe that Kaptah is dead?
(a) Muti.
(b) Merit.
(c) Thoth.
(d) Merit's father.

15. Why is is important for Kaptah and Sinuhe to get aboard the ship that is leaving Crete after the death of Minea?
(a) It sails directly to Egypt.
(b) It is a ship blessed by the god Aton.
(c) Horemheb is on the ship.
(d) It is the last ship to sail before winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pepitamon do to find favor with Pharaoh Ahknaton?

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

3. When returning to Egypt, where does Sinuhe wish to buy a house?

4. What will Kaptah NOT buy with Sinuhe's money?

5. After the death of Akhnaton, how is the new pharaoh received by the people?

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