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

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

3. What does Kaptah negotiate with Horemheb to win back his wealth after the holy war?
(a) The sole right to buy and sell all war plunder in Syria.
(b) The rights to any property in Crete.
(c) The right to gamble with his warriors.
(d) The sole rights to any grain in Babylon.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is is important for Kaptah and Sinuhe to get aboard the ship that is leaving Crete after the death of Minea?

2. How does Sinuhe describe his life in Akhetaton?

3. When Kaptah and Sinuhe get to the opening in the cave where the sea enters, what do they find?

4. Who does Sinuhe find held prisoner in Gaza?

5. When Sinuhe walks to the pharaoh's temple upon his return to Egypt, what does he find?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Pharaoh Akhnaton believe he should do about the situation in Egypt once he is informed by Eie and Horemheb? After an evening of thinking what is his answer to the problems in the country? Why is this his decision?

2. What story does the storyteller on the street tell that Merit and Sinuhe hear as they walk toward to Avenue of Rams?

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

4. 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?"

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. What is the art like on the island of Crete? How does this reflect the way the people of Crete live?

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

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

9. Merit tells Sinuhe that "falsehood may be sweeter than truth when one is much alone and past the spring of life." What does she mean by this comment? How is this related to her relationship with Sinuhe?

10. How is the young boy Tut described?

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