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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. In the land of the Hittites, how are the people ruled?
(a) By the pharaoh from Egypt.
(b) By princes whose power over them is absolute.
(c) They are self-governed.
(d) By kings in each small region.

2. What is wrong with King Aziru's baby?
(a) It has turned eye.
(b) It is cutting its first tooth.
(c) It has a stomach ache.
(d) It is dying.

3. Who is in the pharaoh's bedroom when Ptahor and Sinuhe arrive to open the skull?
(a) The royal consort Taia only.
(b) Amenhotel, the heir only.
(c) The priest Eie.
(d) The royal consort Taia, Amenhotep, and Baketamon.

4. What, according to Sinuhe's father, is the most important thing for a young man to learn if he wants to be leader among his people?
(a) To speak well.
(b) To know the royal family.
(c) To write.
(d) To know how to open a skull.

5. How are the children of Mitanni described by Sinuhe?
(a) Like dolls.
(b) Not very pretty.
(c) Like angels.
(d) Like cherubs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Nefernefernefer give to Sinuhe when they first meet?

2. What god does the young heir call upon to bless his father at the opening of his skull?

3. How does Sinuhe get his medicines?

4. Who is the king of Babylon?

5. Who comes upon Amenhotep and Sinuhe in the desert?

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