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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. What is wrong with King Aziru's baby?
(a) It is dying.
(b) It has a stomach ache.
(c) It is cutting its first tooth.
(d) It has turned eye.

2. Where does the Pharaoh Akenaton go after the parade?
(a) He gets on a ship and voyages down the river.
(b) He goes to the City of the Dead.
(c) He sails out to sea.
(d) He retreats to his palace and does not go outside for three days.

3. How does Sinuhe get his revenge with Nefernefernefer?
(a) He kills her.
(b) He tries to drown her in the river.
(c) He publically denounces her.
(d) He takes her to the House of Death and gives her to the emblamers.

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

5. After the death of Akhnaton, how is the new pharaoh received by the people?
(a) They sing songs of Aton.
(b) They are jubilant.
(c) They are afraid.
(d) They are quiet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kaptah negotiate with Horemheb to win back his wealth after the holy war?

2. What happens to the land of Mitanni in the end?

3. Why, at first, is is said that the people in the Lower Kingdom are requesting jars?

4. Who is the sculptor in Akhetaton who builds all the statues and artwork for the city?

5. Upon their return to Egypt, where does Kaptah want to take Sinuhe to have a drink?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sinuhe believe he sees the full brutality of man to fellow man during the holy war?

2. When Kaptah and Sinuhe find the droppings from a large animal, what does this indicate will happen as they work through the labyrinth? What will they find?

3. There is a belief on the island of Crete that those sacrificed to the god can return if they wish after a few days. They speak of a living god. How does this mirror modern religion? What message is the author trying to tell the reader?

4. What is the genius behind Kaptah's investments made for Sinuhe?

5. At the end of Book 14, Sinuhe says that the destiny of Egypt hangs on a woman's whim. Who do you think he is referring to and why?

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

7. When Sinuhe, Minea, and Kaptah arrive in Crete, what does Sinuhe notice about their idea of death?

8. Upon returning to Egypt, what does Sinuhe find in the new artwork displayed in the city? Why is it so shocking? What has changed? Why is this significant to the story? Who does this threaten?

9. Who forms an odd alliance to overthrow Pharaoh Akhnaton? Why is this an odd alliance?

10. How is the young boy Tut described?

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