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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 495-528.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lostris delay the burial of her husband past the seventy days of embalming?
(a) She is afraid the Hyksos will plunder the tomb.
(b) She does not feel that there is enough treasure to accompany him.
(c) Memnon is not yet old enough to attend the burial ceremony.
(d) The tomb is not yet finished because Pharaoh died earlier than expected.

2. What task does Queen Lostris give to Lord Aqer?
(a) To open the road north to Thebes.
(b) To infiltrate King Salitis' inner circle of advisors and send back information.
(c) To guide the ships through the fourth cataract.
(d) To hunt enough meat for the next six months.

3. When Taita works the Mazes of Ammon-Ra to receive guidance about the Hyksos problem, how does his vision begin?
(a) With a forest of crowned trees.
(b) With a long green snake.
(c) With the goddess Hapi.
(d) With the sound of thunder.

4. How does Taita conquer Shufti?
(a) Bribes one of Shufti's men to capture him.
(b) Stabs him with his own sword.
(c) Throws a brick at his head.
(d) Throws a spear at him.

5. When do the Egyptians begin to flee toward their ships away from the Hyksos?
(a) When the battle changes to a massacre.
(b) When the men in front begin stampeding toward the back.
(c) When Pharaoh is hit with an arrow.
(d) When Tanus calls them to retreat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Egyptians want to meet the Cush people?

2. After he is captured by Arkoun, why is Taita revered?

3. Contrary to Pharaoh's plans, why does Lostris set out to charm him?

4. What does Taita conspicuously display over the harem wall the morning after Lostris's wedding?

5. What happens when the elephants are first injured?

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