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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. What is the custom of marriage in Egypt?
2. Who approaches Horemheb after the death of Akhnaton and tries to seduce him?
3. What gift does Horemheb give to Roju?
4. What does Kaptah use to find his way back to the opening of the cave?
5. When Horemheb returns to Egypt, who does he put in charge of the troops?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. Why does Sinuhe believe that his revenge against Nefernefernefer is childish? What happens to her? Is this a surprise to Sinuhe? Why? Why not?
4. What is the genius behind Kaptah's investments made for Sinuhe?
5. During the battle with the Hittites in the holy war, why do the Hittites not turn and run when they are losing?
6. 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?
7. Why does Sinuhe free Kaptah when they return to Egypt? What has happened to their relationship? How do you think the loss of Minea affected Sinuhe's ideas of slavery?
8. 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?
9. What is the art like on the island of Crete? How does this reflect the way the people of Crete live?
10. 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?
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
Who does Sinuhe discover are his parents? How does this change the novel? Why does Sinuhe never claim the throne? Could he prove his birth? How?
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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