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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 10, The City of the Heavens.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does everyone know about the opening of the pharaoh's skull?
(a) That the pharaoh's brain must be studied.
(b) That is ensures the pharaoh's place in the heavens.
(c) That the pharaoh will live.
(d) That no pharaoh has ever lived after the opening of the skull.

2. What gift does Nefernefernefer give to Sinuhe when they first meet?
(a) A precious stone.
(b) A piece of gold.
(c) A ring.
(d) The cross of life.

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

4. What animal do the people of Babylon have that Sinuhe has never seen before?
(a) A hen.
(b) A camel.
(c) A bull.
(d) A horse.

5. What talent does Thothmes have?
(a) He writes music.
(b) He can sing.
(c) He can read.
(d) He can draw and sculpt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people say about Nefertiti?

2. How quickly does Akhetaton, the city, come into being?

3. Why does Kaptah want to go with Sinuhe into the mountain where Minea disappears?

4. Where does the Pharaoh Akenaton go after the parade?

5. Who is the king of Babylon?

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