1. Why is Taita filled with terror when he sees the dust cloud of the approaching enemy?
(a) He does not understand what could cause the dust cloud.
(b) He is afraid for the coming battle.
(c) The picture matches his vision of destruction that would come to Egypt.
(d) He does not have time to warn Tanus before the enemy arrives.

2. For the end of the Osiris festival, what did Taita design and build?
(a) Scaffolding stands for people to sit in.
(b) A higher dais for Pharaoh's throne.
(c) A grander stage for the pageant.
(d) A small version of Pharaoh's home palace.

3. Who is Kratas?
(a) A common soldier and Taita's close friend.
(b) The high priest of the goddess Hapi.
(c) The leader of the band of slave traders.
(d) Tanus's chief lieutenant and Taita's close friend.

4. What idea of Tanus's is shot down in the military council?
(a) Finding out more about the enemy from the east before engaging in battle.
(b) Traveling to the northern border to meet them head-on.
(c) Leaving the women and children by the Nile and traveling east to meet the enemy.
(d) Waiting for them in Thebes and gathering greater forces.

5. When will Pharaoh marry Lostris?
(a) Exactly one year after the engagement is announced.
(b) Exactly one month after the engagement is announced.
(c) As soon as she can prepare her retinue and travel to the capital.
(d) In two days: the same day that the engagement is announced.