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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. 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?

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

3. What does Sinuhe find odd about the city of Crete?

4. What does Horemheb want his men to shoot at as the attacking forces draw near?

5. What does the Pharaoh Ahknaton think about hate?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the young boy Tut described?

2. During the battle with the Hittites in the holy war, why do the Hittites not turn and run when they are losing?

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

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

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

6. 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?"

7. 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?

8. Does Sinuhe believe Pharaoh Ahknaton to be mad? Does he believe his madness? When he says "something in me has matured to receive his message" what does he mean?

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think of the way Kaptah steals from Sinuhe? Judging from Sinuhe's reaction to this knowledge, what does this say about their relationship and the the relationship between all slaves and owners in Egypt? Give examples from the novel of Kaptah's business dealings with Sinuhe's money.

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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