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Chapter 1 Identify:

• Kysen is Meren's son, and was adopted when young from an abusive father. He sometimes wonders if he truly belongs with Meren and nobility.

• Meren is the father of Bener and Isis, and adopted Kysen when he was young. Meren is the leader of Egypt's CIA, and is a very powerful man. "Everyone obeyed Meren. It would never occur to his father otherwise."

• Bener and Isis are Kysen's sisters and Meren's daughters. Kysen daydreams back to when he and Bener were stealing pomegranates from the kitchens when they were small kids, and this shows that even though Kysen doubts his assimilation into the family, he still has fun memories with his siblings.

1. Find one descriptive scene in this chapter and a picture to illustrate it.

Jordan A. McLemore-Moon

Chapter 1. (Lizzy Fallon) Identify:

• Kysen is the adopted son of Meren. He grew up is Thebes with an abusive father. He is not used to the rich and nobility of his home in Memphis with his adopted family.

• Meren is the adopted father of Kysen and the birth father of Bener and Isis. He is part of the Pharoahs Secret Inquiery (FBI and CIA rolled into one).

• Bener is Kysen's sister (not by birth) and Meren's daughter. She is closer to Kysen than Isis.

• Isis is the sister of Kysen (not by birth) and the daughter of Meren.

Chapter 2 Identify

• Sokar
• Min
• Mugallu

For the questions, give the page number and the sentence

2. Give an example of class distinctions.

3. Give an example of how Egyptians regarded Pharaoh.

Chapter 3 Identify

• Akhenaton- heretic Pharaoh of Egypt
• Anat- A victim of the Eater of Souls. She worked at a beer tavern called the Mansion of Joy.

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4. Explain what happened to Meren during Akhenaton's reign.

Meren's Dad was accused of worshiping the Old Pharaoh and was killed. Becasue of Meren's Dad, he was put into prison when he was 18. In prison, Meren was beaten and tortured. Now, Meren is the eyes and ears of the Pharaoh.

" " (Pg. 31).

5. Why was Meren upset and troubled by Akhenaton's death?

Meren was troubled by his dishonesty. He is constantly judging people to see if they are guilty or not and have sinned, yet he knows that he has a bad heart. Meren knew that Akhenaton was going to be killed and Meren is upset that he didn't do anything to stop it. Meren knows that in the future, his heart will weigh more than the feather, and that his heart will be eaten by the Eater of Souls.

" " (Pg. 32).

Josie Russ

Chapter 4 Identify

• Abu

Abu is Meren's chief aide. He protects Meren, Kysen's father, and also trained him in the art of the warrior. Kysen sent for him, but up until then he had been overseeing Meren's affairs in Thebes. "44-45" For the questions, give the page number and the sentence

6. What was the perceived role of women? Women managed households and bore children. They had nothing to do with a "man's task". "47"

7. Page no. 52 Using the last paragraph on the page, give a definition of ka. Ka is the soul. "52" Sydney Moye

Chapter 5

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8. How did Egyptians regard the night time?

In Memphis, Egypt when the sun went down, all work ceased and relaxation began. Dead spirits wandered the roads and fiends from the underworld came to Earth to attack the citizens that were not careful.

"It was the time when spirits of the dead roamed and underworld fiends ascended to attack the unwary" (59). --Noel Higgason

9. How did the Egyptians try to protect themselves?

For protection, some Egyptians wore an Eye of Horus amulet to ward off evil. On their way home from work, most avoided lighted areas and preferred to walk in dark closed off alleys. Others like to murmur fast spells against evil and protection. One spell went: "Amun, Toth, Isis, bring me not the notice of the servants of charioteers of Lord Meren."

"Lying on the top of the wall beneath the branches of a willow tree, he could only curse Pawah and finger his Eye of Horus amulet while reciting a spell of protection" (61). --Noel Higgason

Chapter 6 - Amy Dong

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10. Describe the relationship of the Hittites and the Egyptians

• Egypt view of Hittite

The Egyptians thought of the Hittites as "battle grinning." This means that the Hittites supposedly found slashed bellies with entrails spilling out an amusing sight. The Egyptians were also very wary of the Hittites, for the Egyptians thought they were enemies who bribed people in Egypt to betray their country. Hittites were also seen as barbarians and wretched Asiatics. They were "birds of prey," belligerent, and too pessimistic for the Joy of the Nile.

• Hittite view of Egypt

Hittites viewed Egyptians as nobles who dressed like women and oiled themselves like catamites. They sneered upon them and thought that their optimism had made them soft and weak. Hittites thought Egyptians were too pampered by Egypt's abundant resources and, though weak, stuffed with pride. They felt like they could defeat the Egyptians any day and that Egypt was a frail opponent.

Chapter 7

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11. What is the significance of the feather left in place of the heart stolen in each of the murders?

12. What happens to a soul after death?

Chapter 8

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13. What reasons did Zulaya give for Egypt's relative peace?: The reason was the barrier seperating Egypt from the arguing and fighting Asiatics with their bloodshet, monarchy, and barbarians (113). MEC

14. Why is Meren upset by Reshep's behavior?: Reshep is very full of himself and thinks that he is better than most. Meren says Reshep has too much pride and thinks that he is perfect. Meren is also upset, because Reshep thinks of himself as divine(121). MEC

Chapter 9- Joe Faraguna

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15. What was Sokar 's reaction to Meren's treatment of Min? Why did he react that way?

As Sokar was being led away, he glanced back to see Min grinning after Meren said something to him. While he did not react physically, he understood that it was the beginning of his downfall. For some reason, Meren was treating Min better than him, which meant he could loose his job, along other things. He reacted this way because he was frightened of the future, and because he was probably angry at Min (130).

16. Why is Meren upset with Rahotep?

Meren was upset with Rahotep because he had served as a peacemaker between Tutankhamun and his wife. By doing this, he was attempting to gain more power and interfere with the life of the pharaoh and his wife, which in turn would affect all of Egypt (139).

Chapter 10

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17. How does the pharaoh respond to the news of the killing of the Hittite emissary?

The pharaoh is worried about the consequential war with the Hittites if the murderer is not found. He also thinks the reason for the killings is because the gods are angry at him. "No heart? Someone hacked out..."(148) Renée R

• What is his role in the solution?

The pharaoh wants to use priests and guards to capture the killer. He reenforces the guards at the docks in an attempt to catch the killer. "Then we must fight the dark magic..."(150) Renée R

Chapter 11

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18, How does Meren describe Pharoah's role in handling the "Devourer of Souls"?

Meren describes the Pharoah's role in handling the beast is to call in the armies to help defend the city of Memphis from the "Devourer of Souls". (159)

Chapter 12

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19. Describe the city of the dead. What is it? The city of the dead was a giant burial site outside of Memphis. Djoser's pyramid, among others, was situated there, along with many cemeteries, graves, and chapels. This site was plagued with grave robbers even at the time of its use. (page 178-179)

20. Define Maat completely. Ma'at is the divine order of existence established at the beginning of time. It centers around balance throughout the universe and everyday life and guards against chaos and evil. Ma'at is personified in a goddess who gives the pharaoh the power to rule and preserve Ma'at. (page 191) - Sarah Bland

Chapter 13

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21. Give a description of the physical environment.

22. Give an example of class distintions.

Chapter 14

23. Describe the protection ceremony.

Chapter 15

24. Give examples of class distinctions.

Zulaya's steward gives Tentamun food, shelter, clothing, and other necessities. Zulaya is wealthy and can afford to give Tentamun these items. Also, a guard is always watching Tentamun, showing Zulaya's wealth. (P232)

Two men died and because they did not have family in the city they were to be buried in the cemetery reserved for the poor. There would be no funerary priests. This was the fate of the poor and unknown. (P239)

Abu waited for Kysen with a chariot and squad of men. Abu is obviously a wealthy and important man. (P240)

Kysen stated he thinks that Teha would have told us where he was to protect himself. Kysen is in the upper class, important, and wealthy. (P241) Jennifer Trieschman

Chapter 16

25. Find another example of the role of pharaoh.

Chapter 17

26. Find at least two examples of the complex way in which Egyptians viewed the relationship of spiritual and material.

Chapter 18

27. Find another example of the role of pharaoh