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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. How has Aziru's seven-year-old son shown that he will be a great warrior?
2. How does MInea dance in the competition once she reaches Crete?
3. Who does Sinuhe find held prisoner in Gaza?
4. How does Kaptah win back money from the guard in Gaza?
5. What do the priest do with the statue of Ammon?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
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. 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 art like on the island of Crete? How does this reflect the way the people of Crete live?
6. Why is the assassination attempt on Pharaoh Ahknetaton so shocking in Egyptian culture?
7. During the battle with the Hittites in the holy war, why do the Hittites not turn and run when they are losing?
8. 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?
9. What is the genius behind Kaptah's investments made for Sinuhe?
10. Why does Sinuhe believe he sees the full brutality of man to fellow man during the holy war?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the Pharaoh Akhnaton. When approached with news of war, what is his response? What does the pharaoh believe about his enemies? What does this say about his character? What does he spend his days doing?
Essay Topic 2
Often in the novel a swallow or bird flies around in and out of scenes. What do you think this is a symbol of? Note when this happens in the novel and see if there is a pattern?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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