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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Nefernefernefer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Sinuhe been in exile at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) 2,000 years.

2. What god does the young heir call upon to bless his father at the opening of his skull?
(a) The god Aton.
(b) The god Horus.
(c) The god Ammon.
(d) The god Moses.

3. What does Sinuhe tell his mother and father he wants to be when he grows up?
(a) A painter.
(b) A warrior.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A pharaoh.

4. Other than Ptahor, whom does Sinuhe's father ask to dinner?
(a) Thothmes.
(b) Oneh.
(c) Kaptah.
(d) The pharaoh.

5. When the prince is crowned, what does he decree?
(a) That the town of Thebes will have no more liquor.
(b) That the slaves are freed from the mines.
(c) That slaves will be given new jobs.
(d) That all children will be able to read.

Short Answer Questions

1. What present does Ptahor send to Kipa the day after he leaves her house?

2. How does Sinuhe get his medicines?

3. How long does it take Sinuhe to pass his examination to enter the House of Life?

4. What does Sinuhe do with the gift from Nefernefernefer?

5. When Sinuhe turns seven to what event does his mother take him?

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