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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does the Pharaoh Akenaton go after the parade?
2. What errand does the Pharaoh Ahknaton send Sinuhe on in the name of peace?
3. What happens when Pharaoh Akenaton parades in public?
4. What does Sinuhe insist of King Aziru after he is greeted in the desert?
5. How has Aziru's seven-year-old son shown that he will be a great warrior?
Short Essay Questions
1. On the third day of the battle with the Hittites in the holy war, what happens when Horemheb is no longer content with defense?
2. Why does Sinuhe tell Horemheb that Princess Baketaton asked after him at her mother's deathbed when she did not seem really taken with Horemheb? Do you think Sinuhe believes that there is an attraction there? Or is he flattering Horemheb to get what he wants?
3. 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?
4. How does Horemheb react when he discovers that the priests are using human sacrifices after the death of Akhnaton? How does Sinuhe react?
5. What is the art like on the island of Crete? How does this reflect the way the people of Crete live?
6. During the battle with the Hittites in the holy war, why do the Hittites not turn and run when they are losing?
7. 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?
8. Why does Sinuhe believe that his revenge against Nefernefernefer is childish? What happens to her? Is this a surprise to Sinuhe? Why? Why not?
9. How is the young boy Tut described?
10. How does Horemheb get control over the city after Pepitaton has caused such chaos?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the friendships in the novel. Who are childhood friends and who are long-time friends? How does this affect behavior? Give examples from the novel of how friendships affect power.
Essay Topic 2
When Sinuhe opens a skull what is usually the outcome? Why is this considered good? How do the people view his work? Is his work making progress throughout the novel? How?
Essay Topic 3
Once Sinuhe discovers his origin, what happens to his personality? How does he view the royal family and those who fight over the crown? Do you think this attitude affects how he is unable to see that Thoth is his very own child?
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