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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Minotauros wear on his head?
(a) The golden head of a bull.
(b) A small hat.
(c) His hair piled very high.
(d) A crown.

3. What does Sinuhe do on a return to Thebes to show that he is equal to the rowers?
(a) He cooks for them.
(b) He shares his gold.
(c) He rows the boat with the rowers for several days.
(d) He refuses to beat them with a whip.

4. After Sinuhe returns to Thebes the first time from Akhetaton, how does Kaptah pay for their dinner together?
(a) He pays with gold.
(b) He pays with clay tablets.
(c) He charges it to his expense account.
(d) He pays with silver.

5. What does Merit tell Sinuhe happened to the mother of Thoth?
(a) She killed herself.
(b) She died.
(c) She ran away and deserted Thoth.
(d) She disappeared and has not returned.

6. What do the bathrooms have in Crete?
(a) Windows that overlook the sea.
(b) Tile floors.
(c) Mirrors.
(d) Silver pipes with hot and cold running water.

7. How many years does Sinuhe spend in Akhetaton?
(a) Ten.
(b) One.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

8. Who does Roju order the execution of in Gaza?
(a) The tower guard.
(b) A servant.
(c) A spy.
(d) The store clerk.

9. How is Aziru executed?
(a) His head is cut off with a sword.
(b) He is bitten by an asp.
(c) He is poisoned.
(d) He is shot with arrows.

10. What is the one thing that Sinuhe cannot give away in his negotiations with King Aziru?
(a) Gaza.
(b) Kem.
(c) Mitanni.
(d) Babylon.

11. What does Kaptah buy with Sinuhe's money when they return to Egypt?
(a) Jewels.
(b) Buildings and businesses.
(c) Slave-trading houses.
(d) A new office for his physician's practice.

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

13. What will Kaptah NOT buy with Sinuhe's money?
(a) Buildings and businesses.
(b) A slave-trading house.
(c) Jewels.
(d) A new office for his physician's practice.

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

15. What is the custom of marriage in Egypt?
(a) To exchange rings of gold.
(b) To read a poem to Aton.
(c) To be joined by a priest.
(d) To break a jar between the man and the woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sinuhe and Kaptah return to Smyrna after they return from Crete, how do their neighbors react?

2. What have the Hittites done with the jars sold to them by the merchants of Egypt?

3. When Horemheb faces the Hittites the first time in the holy war, what will happen if the Hittites defeat Horemheb's troops?

4. What does Horemheb think is the cornerstone of the holy war?

5. Who is Minea related to?

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