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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 15, Horemheb.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Horemheb think is the cornerstone of the holy war?
(a) Gaza.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Crete.
(d) Memphis.

2. What does Sinuhe do with his gold before he travels on a ship to Smyrna?
(a) He gives it to Kaptah to buy supplies.
(b) He gives the money to the captain.
(c) Exchanges it for clay tablets.
(d) He trades it for goods for his travels.

3. After the death of Akhnaton, how is the new pharaoh received by the people?
(a) They are quiet.
(b) They are afraid.
(c) They are jubilant.
(d) They sing songs of Aton.

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

5. What does Minea threaten to do on the boat to escape Sinuhe?
(a) She threatens to sacrifice herself while dancing with the bulls.
(b) She threatens to report Sinuhe to the king of Babylon.
(c) She threatens to dance.
(d) She threatens to jump overboard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kaptah negotiate with Horemheb to win back his wealth after the holy war?

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

3. How many men and boys are in Sinuhe's class at the House of Life?

4. Upon their return to Egypt, where does Kaptah want to take Sinuhe to have a drink?

5. What does Sinuhe find odd about the city of Crete?

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