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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. What does Thothmes' father want Thothmes to do as an adult?
(a) Become a charioteer.
(b) Become a merchant.
(c) Become a sea captain.
(d) Become a warrior.

2. What color are Nefernefernefer's eyes?
(a) Gray.
(b) Blue.
(c) Brown.
(d) Green.

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

4. Why does the new pharaoh bother Horemheb?
(a) The pharaoh writes poetry that he wants Horemheb to memorize.
(b) The pharaoh wants Horemheb to stay with him all the time.
(c) The pharaoh wants to go to war.
(d) The pharaoh thinks deeply and talks of a new god.

5. While Sinuhe is in Akhetaton, where is Horemheb?
(a) Syria.
(b) Crete.
(c) Thebes.
(d) Memphis.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Horemheb returns to Egypt, who does he put in charge of the troops?

2. Who is the sculptor in Akhetaton who builds all the statues and artwork for the city?

3. Who does Princess Ankhsenaton break the jar with who will be the next king?

4. What trick does Sinuhe perform for the young king of Babylon?

5. How are the children of Mitanni described by Sinuhe?

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