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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 12, The Water Clock Measures Time.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How has Aziru's seven-year-old son shown that he will be a great warrior?
(a) He has already slit the belly of a slave who insulted him and has gone into battle with his father,
(b) He can sword fight with grown men.
(c) He practices his weapon skills daily.
(d) He killed a man who attacked him.

2. What does Merit tell Sinuhe happened to the mother of Thoth?
(a) She killed herself.
(b) She disappeared and has not returned.
(c) She died.
(d) She ran away and deserted Thoth.

3. When Sinuhe arrives at Gaza, how does he enter?
(a) Slaves are sent with gifts.
(b) The gates are opened for his arrival.
(c) A reed basket is lowered over the wall for him to climb into.
(d) A chariot is brought out to meet him and escorts him in.

4. When the prince is crowned, who is his royal consort?
(a) Baketamon.
(b) The Queen Taia.
(c) The Princess of Mitanni, who still playes with dolls.
(d) Priest Eie.

5. What is the custom of marriage in Egypt?
(a) To be joined by a priest.
(b) To break a jar between the man and the woman.
(c) To exchange rings of gold.
(d) To read a poem to Aton.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why, at first, is is said that the people in the Lower Kingdom are requesting jars?

2. How many days does Sinuhe serve in the House of Death?

3. What does the Syrian merchant bring Nefernefernefer?

4. Where does Sinuhe bury his parents?

5. What happens to the land of Mitanni in the end?

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