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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 146-190.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though Taita is an accomplished physician, what part of the human anatomy still confuses him (pg 88)?
(a) The veins.
(b) The brain.
(c) The lungs.
(d) The heart.

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

3. Why does Lostris want to drink poison on her wedding night?
(a) So she can die and wait for Tanus on the other side.
(b) To become ill so Pharaoh will pay more attention to her.
(c) So she can die and stop existing.
(d) So she can become sick and delay going to Pharaoh's bed.

4. What is ironic about the double crown of Egypt that Pharaoh wears?
(a) The Lower Kingdom does not acknowledge his rule.
(b) Lord Intef wears an identical crown.
(c) The crown is merely a symbol of history, not of power.
(d) He does not deserve to wear the crown.

5. What does "Lostris" mean?
(a) Daughter of Kings.
(b) Daughter of the Morning.
(c) Daughter of the Waters.
(d) Girl of the Lilies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Taita nervous about the pageant at the end of the festival?

2. How does the cobra get into Taita's room to attack him?

3. Who is Kratas?

4. Why is Taita able to persuade Pharaoh of Lostris's illness on their wedding night?

5. Near the end of the wedding feast, what does Taita discover about Pharaoh's personality?

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