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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Sinuhe and Kaptah return to Smyrna after they return from Crete, how do their neighbors react?
(a) They are not pleased to see the Egyptians.
(b) They bring food for the Egyptians.
(c) They are happy to see the Egyptians.
(d) They are happy to return as patients.

2. What does Pepitamon do to find favor with Pharaoh Ahknaton?
(a) Writes poetry to Aton.
(b) Changes his name to Pepitaton.
(c) Names his cats after the pharaoh.
(d) Brings a sacrifice to Aton.

3. How quickly does Akhetaton, the city, come into being?
(a) In 18 months.
(b) In two years.
(c) In a month.
(d) In a year.

4. Who is the sculptor in Akhetaton who builds all the statues and artwork for the city?
(a) Merit.
(b) Muti.
(c) Thothmes.
(d) Ptahor.

5. 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) Titles.
(b) The land of Ammon.
(c) The cross of life.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thothmes ask his students to do as they learn?

2. What does Sinuhe think when the Hittites come to visit Ahknetaton?

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

4. Who is Minea related to?

5. Who does Roju order the execution of in Gaza?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sinuhe believe that if Aton falls, he does not want to live? What does he mean when he says, "it was another speaking?"

2. Why is the assassination attempt on Pharaoh Ahknetaton so shocking in Egyptian culture?

3. When Sinuhe begins to practice again in Thebes, he finds he is making no money, but is happy. Why is this? What has changed in his attitude? Who does he want to become in his life?

4. How does Akhnaton not know of any of the suffering going on outside the palace walls?

5. How is the young boy Tut described?

6. Upon meeting again with Horemheb, Sinuhe argues in defense of Pharaoh Akhnaton's beliefs. Do you think the loss of Minea affects the basic belief system of Sinuhe? How do you think he views religion now? Remember his experience in the House of Life as a student and then look at his experience with Minea and the bull? What do you think his beliefs are now?

7. Which daughter does the Pharaoh Akhnaton favor and why?

8. How does Horemheb get control over the city after Pepitaton has caused such chaos?

9. Why does Sinuhe free Kaptah when they return to Egypt? What has happened to their relationship? How do you think the loss of Minea affected Sinuhe's ideas of slavery?

10. Why does Sinuhe believe that his revenge against Nefernefernefer is childish? What happens to her? Is this a surprise to Sinuhe? Why? Why not?

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