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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 351-404.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Pharaoh's palace is in the southernmost part of Egypt. What reason do some people give for this?
(a) To be closer to the mouth of the Nile, a holy place.
(b) To be able to extend his borders south.
(c) To be farther away from Lord Intef.
(d) To be as far as possible from the strife in the north.

2. Why does Tanus send Taita away before the second battle?
(a) Taita is too faint-hearted to be much help.
(b) Tanus needs to prepare for another battle.
(c) Tanus is going into battle with only fifty men and no physician.
(d) Taita needs to take care of Lostris.

3. How is Lostris thrown from the Breath of Horus?
(a) The rowers take a curve too sharply.
(b) The ship runs into the bull hippopotamus.
(c) She is startled by Taita's shout and falls.
(d) She tries to duck Tanus's arrow and falls.

4. Where does the Shepherd King shoot his first arrow as the battle begins?
(a) Into Pharaoh's throne.
(b) Randomly into the Egyptian troops.
(c) Toward Tanus.
(d) Into Taita's leg.

5. Why does Taita keep separate from the crowds?
(a) He knows that palace cooks will prepare a special meal for him.
(b) He is afraid of being trampled.
(c) He thinks he is better than they are.
(d) He is too busy taking care of Lostris.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tanus disappeared, to whom did he hand over his squadron and Pharaoh's seal?

2. How does Taita conquer Shufti?

3. What is the constant problem with the first chariots?

4. How far south had civilized man progressed, prior to this Egyptian journey?

5. Why do the Shrikes lose the battle?

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