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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the priest do with the statue of Ammon?
(a) They destroy the statue as requested.
(b) They oil the statue and pray and refuse to destroy it.
(c) They hide the pieces under their cloaks and take it away.
(d) They wait for Horemheb to destroy the statue.

2. What does Sinuhe think when the Hittites come to visit Ahknetaton?
(a) That they are interested in the new god.
(b) That they want the cross of life.
(c) That they are honest in their negotiations.
(d) That they smell of corpses.

3. What does Minotauros wear on his head?
(a) A small hat.
(b) A crown.
(c) His hair piled very high.
(d) The golden head of a bull.

4. What does Sinuhe find odd about the city of Crete?
(a) The buildings are all painted in wild colors.
(b) All the people dress poorly.
(c) There is a beautiful seaport.
(d) There are no fortifications.

5. When Sinuhe arrives at Gaza, how does he enter?
(a) Slaves are sent with gifts.
(b) A reed basket is lowered over the wall for him to climb into.
(c) A chariot is brought out to meet him and escorts him in.
(d) The gates are opened for his arrival.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Sinuhe that Kaptah is dead?

2. Who does Sinuhe find held prisoner in Gaza?

3. What does Horemheb want his men to shoot at as the attacking forces draw near?

4. What do the warriors do to get control of the crowds in Thebes, but not to shed blood?

5. Why is is important for Kaptah and Sinuhe to get aboard the ship that is leaving Crete after the death of Minea?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Book 14, Sinuhe says that the destiny of Egypt hangs on a woman's whim. Who do you think he is referring to and why?

2. What is the genius behind Kaptah's investments made for Sinuhe?

3. Why does Sinuhe believe that if Aton falls, he does not want to live? What does he mean when he says, "it was another speaking?"

4. Merit tells Sinuhe that "falsehood may be sweeter than truth when one is much alone and past the spring of life." What does she mean by this comment? How is this related to her relationship with Sinuhe?

5. How is the young boy Tut described?

6. Why does Sinuhe tell Horemheb that Princess Baketaton asked after him at her mother's deathbed when she did not seem really taken with Horemheb? Do you think Sinuhe believes that there is an attraction there? Or is he flattering Horemheb to get what he wants?

7. There is a belief on the island of Crete that those sacrificed to the god can return if they wish after a few days. They speak of a living god. How does this mirror modern religion? What message is the author trying to tell the reader?

8. On the third day of the battle with the Hittites in the holy war, what happens when Horemheb is no longer content with defense?

9. Does Sinuhe believe Pharaoh Ahknaton to be mad? Does he believe his madness? When he says "something in me has matured to receive his message" what does he mean?

10. How does Horemheb react when he discovers that the priests are using human sacrifices after the death of Akhnaton? How does Sinuhe react?

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