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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 405-444.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the Egyptians easily able to capture the Shilluk village in Cush?
(a) The people had been betrayed by their chief.
(b) The people are not hunters and thus not prepared to defend themselves.
(c) The men are out on the plain hunting oryx.
(d) The village is small and insignificant.

2. What dream does Taita have to explain Lostris's pregnancy?
(a) The child was conceived before Pharaoh's death but did not grow until now.
(b) Lostris has generative powers to conceive a child without a man.
(c) The goddess Hapi approved of Tanus and Lostris's union.
(d) Pharaoh came back from paradise and slept with her at night.

3. Why does Lostris establish a dozen hospitals and hotels for poor people in Thebes?
(a) Because she is bored and lonely.
(b) Because it was her father's last wish.
(c) Because Tanus had been generous with the military veterans.
(d) Because Taita encouraged her to do it.

4. What color does Lostris wear to prove she is a virgin bride?
(a) White like a pure heart.
(b) Gold like the sun.
(c) Blue like water lilies.
(d) Red like fine wine.

5. Just past the fourth cataract, what do the Egyptians encounter for the first time in their lives?
(a) Trees.
(b) Rain.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Snow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the warriors who are coming from the east?

2. After Lostris gives birth to a daughter, how soon must Taita have another dream to explain another pregnancy?

3. What task does Queen Lostris give to Lord Aqer?

4. Who is bitterly saddened by what Taita displays over the harem wall?

5. In order to thwart Pharaoh, what is Tanus's plan?

(see the answer key)

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