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What did Ranofer use to hold the crucible?
What did Ranofer use to hold the crucible?
- Two stones (correct)
- His bare hands
- A wooden stick
- A pair of tongs
What did Ranofer wipe his hands on after pouring the gold?
What did Ranofer wipe his hands on after pouring the gold?
- A leather apron
- His cotton kilt (correct)
- A piece of cloth
- The ground
What did Ranofer imagine the gold might become?
What did Ranofer imagine the gold might become?
- A flower-shaped cup for Pharaoh
- Inlay on a fine dagger
- A small statue for a temple
- Part of a wide and glittering collar (correct)
Why did Ranofer doubt the possibility of the gold becoming a flower-shaped cup for Pharaoh?
Why did Ranofer doubt the possibility of the gold becoming a flower-shaped cup for Pharaoh?
What is Ranofer skilled in?
What is Ranofer skilled in?
Who is Heqet in relation to Ranofer?
Who is Heqet in relation to Ranofer?
What is Ranofer's initial reaction upon seeing Zoser working with the missing ingots?
What is Ranofer's initial reaction upon seeing Zoser working with the missing ingots?
What is Ranofer's role in the goldsmith shop?
What is Ranofer's role in the goldsmith shop?
What does the text reflect about Ranofer's character?
What does the text reflect about Ranofer's character?
How does Ranofer feel about his menial tasks?
How does Ranofer feel about his menial tasks?
What theme does the text convey?
What theme does the text convey?
What is Ranofer's main emotional state after his parents' deaths?
What is Ranofer's main emotional state after his parents' deaths?
What does Heqet express surprise about regarding Ranofer's situation?
What does Heqet express surprise about regarding Ranofer's situation?
What does Ranofer reminisce about?
What does Ranofer reminisce about?
What does the text highlight about Ranofer's potential?
What does the text highlight about Ranofer's potential?
Who taught Ranofer gold washing?
Who taught Ranofer gold washing?
Who does Ranofer suspect of being the thief?
Who does Ranofer suspect of being the thief?
What does Ranofer realize about his involvement in the theft?
What does Ranofer realize about his involvement in the theft?
What does Ranofer suspect was hidden in a wineskin?
What does Ranofer suspect was hidden in a wineskin?
Who denies involvement in the theft and becomes defensive?
Who denies involvement in the theft and becomes defensive?
What is the theme highlighted in the text?
What is the theme highlighted in the text?
What is the primary emotion experienced by Ranofer due to the physical abuse?
What is the primary emotion experienced by Ranofer due to the physical abuse?
What does Rekh instruct everyone to do?
What does Rekh instruct everyone to do?
What effect does the suspicion of theft have on the workers in the shop?
What effect does the suspicion of theft have on the workers in the shop?
Who confronts the wiremaker about the missing ingots?
Who confronts the wiremaker about the missing ingots?
What does Ranofer notice missing from the wiremaker's bench?
What does Ranofer notice missing from the wiremaker's bench?
What is the primary struggle faced by Ranofer in the text?
What is the primary struggle faced by Ranofer in the text?
Who is physically abused in the goldsmith's shop?
Who is physically abused in the goldsmith's shop?
What is Ranofer's aspiration in the story?
What is Ranofer's aspiration in the story?
Who is Ibni in the story?
Who is Ibni in the story?
What contributes to the tension in the story?
What contributes to the tension in the story?
What is a central theme in the narrative?
What is a central theme in the narrative?
What is Ranofer's current role at the goldhouse?
What is Ranofer's current role at the goldhouse?
What is Zau known for in Thebes?
What is Zau known for in Thebes?
What hinders Ranofer's desire to learn and progress in the goldworking trade?
What hinders Ranofer's desire to learn and progress in the goldworking trade?
What does the text vividly describe about the goldworking environment?
What does the text vividly describe about the goldworking environment?
What is a prominent feature of the story's setting?
What is a prominent feature of the story's setting?
What does Ranofer find solace in despite his frustrations?
What does Ranofer find solace in despite his frustrations?
What does Ranofer resent in the story?
What does Ranofer resent in the story?
What does the story highlight about Ranofer's family?
What does the story highlight about Ranofer's family?
What does Gebu do with the wine offered by Ibni?
What does Gebu do with the wine offered by Ibni?
What task is Ranofer assigned by Sata, the First Craftsman?
What task is Ranofer assigned by Sata, the First Craftsman?
What does Rekh, the goldsmith, suspect has been happening within the shop?
What does Rekh, the goldsmith, suspect has been happening within the shop?
What is the atmosphere in the goldsmith shop filled with, according to the text?
What is the atmosphere in the goldsmith shop filled with, according to the text?
What does Ibni attempt to secretly instruct Ranofer to do?
What does Ibni attempt to secretly instruct Ranofer to do?
What does Ranofer observe Ibni doing?
What does Ranofer observe Ibni doing?
Who interrupts Ranofer while he is feeling uneasy?
Who interrupts Ranofer while he is feeling uneasy?
What is the task that the Second Craftsman and an apprentice discuss?
What is the task that the Second Craftsman and an apprentice discuss?
Who is shocked by the revelation of gold theft within the shop?
Who is shocked by the revelation of gold theft within the shop?
What characters are central to the plot and drive the narrative forward?
What characters are central to the plot and drive the narrative forward?
What does Ranofer feel when Ibni tries to manipulate him?
What does Ranofer feel when Ibni tries to manipulate him?
What does Ranofer question the significance of?
What does Ranofer question the significance of?
What does Gebu instruct Ranofer to do when his friends arrive?
What does Gebu instruct Ranofer to do when his friends arrive?
What does Ranofer find in the storeroom after drinking water?
What does Ranofer find in the storeroom after drinking water?
What does Ranofer feel about the emptiness in his stomach and heart?
What does Ranofer feel about the emptiness in his stomach and heart?
Where does Ranofer's sleeping mat lie?
Where does Ranofer's sleeping mat lie?
What does Ranofer envision for his future?
What does Ranofer envision for his future?
What does Ranofer rely on for protection?
What does Ranofer rely on for protection?
What does Ranofer fear facing punishment for?
What does Ranofer fear facing punishment for?
What moral dilemma does Ranofer struggle with?
What moral dilemma does Ranofer struggle with?
What haunts Ranofer as he longs for a better life?
What haunts Ranofer as he longs for a better life?
Who intimidates Ranofer in the story?
Who intimidates Ranofer in the story?
What does Ranofer feel the amulet offers no real help against?
What does Ranofer feel the amulet offers no real help against?
What does Ranofer feel ashamed of rejecting?
What does Ranofer feel ashamed of rejecting?
What is Ranofer haunted by as he grapples with his moral dilemma?
What is Ranofer haunted by as he grapples with his moral dilemma?
What does Ranofer ultimately reject, feeling ashamed?
What does Ranofer ultimately reject, feeling ashamed?
What does Ranofer long for?
What does Ranofer long for?
What does Ranofer dream of finding?
What does Ranofer dream of finding?
What does Ranofer dream of amidst his difficult circumstances?
What does Ranofer dream of amidst his difficult circumstances?
Who takes control of the household after Ranofer's father's death?
Who takes control of the household after Ranofer's father's death?
What does Ranofer refuse to do despite facing hardship and poverty?
What does Ranofer refuse to do despite facing hardship and poverty?
What skill does Ranofer demonstrate as he walks through the streets?
What skill does Ranofer demonstrate as he walks through the streets?
What does Ranofer observe everywhere as he walks through the streets?
What does Ranofer observe everywhere as he walks through the streets?
What does Ranofer feel a sense of empowerment from?
What does Ranofer feel a sense of empowerment from?
What does Ranofer wake up with, leading him to embark on a new journey?
What does Ranofer wake up with, leading him to embark on a new journey?
What does Zau, the goldsmith, show interest in before Ranofer's father's death?
What does Zau, the goldsmith, show interest in before Ranofer's father's death?
What serves as a reminder of Ranofer's difficult circumstances?
What serves as a reminder of Ranofer's difficult circumstances?
What does Ranofer recall his lessons with a scribe and demonstrate his ability to do?
What does Ranofer recall his lessons with a scribe and demonstrate his ability to do?
What does Ranofer observe surrounding him as he sets out to begin his new life?
What does Ranofer observe surrounding him as he sets out to begin his new life?
What does Gebu do to force Ranofer to move to a new location?
What does Gebu do to force Ranofer to move to a new location?
What is Ranofer's primary concern in the workshop?
What is Ranofer's primary concern in the workshop?
What task does Ranofer undertake to help his fellow apprentice, Heqet?
What task does Ranofer undertake to help his fellow apprentice, Heqet?
What does Ranofer feel when Meryra acknowledges his advice?
What does Ranofer feel when Meryra acknowledges his advice?
What is Ranofer's main goal despite his feelings of inadequacy?
What is Ranofer's main goal despite his feelings of inadequacy?
What does the text primarily provide a glimpse into?
What does the text primarily provide a glimpse into?
Who does Ranofer teach based on his father's techniques?
Who does Ranofer teach based on his father's techniques?
Who initially resists but eventually accepts Ranofer's guidance?
Who initially resists but eventually accepts Ranofer's guidance?
What does Ranofer observe and critique in the workshop?
What does Ranofer observe and critique in the workshop?
What does Ranofer feel guilty about in his interactions with Rekh?
What does Ranofer feel guilty about in his interactions with Rekh?
What is the goldsmith's primary preoccupation in the workshop?
What is the goldsmith's primary preoccupation in the workshop?
What does Ranofer feel a sense of when Meryra acknowledges his advice?
What does Ranofer feel a sense of when Meryra acknowledges his advice?
What does Ranofer's role at the goldsmith's shop primarily involve?
What does Ranofer's role at the goldsmith's shop primarily involve?
What term of endearment does Rekh, the goldsmith, use for Ranofer?
What term of endearment does Rekh, the goldsmith, use for Ranofer?
What task is Ranofer reminded to complete before midday?
What task is Ranofer reminded to complete before midday?
What emotion does Ranofer primarily experience after overhearing Rekh's concern about the weights?
What emotion does Ranofer primarily experience after overhearing Rekh's concern about the weights?
What insight does the text provide about the atmosphere of the goldsmith's shop?
What insight does the text provide about the atmosphere of the goldsmith's shop?
What does the passage primarily provide insights into?
What does the passage primarily provide insights into?
What does the text highlight about the challenges faced by apprentices in ancient Egypt?
What does the text highlight about the challenges faced by apprentices in ancient Egypt?
What does Ranofer feel overwhelmed by when Rekh shows him affection?
What does Ranofer feel overwhelmed by when Rekh shows him affection?
What does the text emphasize about the importance of the apprentices' work?
What does the text emphasize about the importance of the apprentices' work?
What task is Ranofer given by Rekh in relation to the furnace?
What task is Ranofer given by Rekh in relation to the furnace?
What is the primary emotion Ranofer feels after being reminded by Rekh to be gentle with the flame?
What is the primary emotion Ranofer feels after being reminded by Rekh to be gentle with the flame?
What does the text primarily highlight about the challenges faced by Ranofer at the goldsmith's shop?
What does the text primarily highlight about the challenges faced by Ranofer at the goldsmith's shop?
What does Ranofer place on the offering table in his father's tomb?
What does Ranofer place on the offering table in his father's tomb?
What does Ranofer find odd about the false door in his father's tomb?
What does Ranofer find odd about the false door in his father's tomb?
What is the primary purpose of the false door in Ranofer's father's tomb?
What is the primary purpose of the false door in Ranofer's father's tomb?
Why does Ranofer feel a mix of hope and fear when addressing his father in the tomb?
Why does Ranofer feel a mix of hope and fear when addressing his father in the tomb?
What does Ranofer and Heqet plan to catch Ibni with?
What does Ranofer and Heqet plan to catch Ibni with?
What does Ranofer notice about Gebu's sudden generosity?
What does Ranofer notice about Gebu's sudden generosity?
What does Heqet inform Rekh about?
What does Heqet inform Rekh about?
Why is Ranofer disappointed?
Why is Ranofer disappointed?
What is Ranofer worried about regarding the wineskin?
What is Ranofer worried about regarding the wineskin?
What does Ranofer's anxieties lead to at the goldhouse?
What does Ranofer's anxieties lead to at the goldhouse?
Who does Heqet inform about Ibni's actions?
Who does Heqet inform about Ibni's actions?
What does Ranofer do upon encountering Gebu?
What does Ranofer do upon encountering Gebu?
What does Ranofer fear facing punishment for?
What does Ranofer fear facing punishment for?
What is Ranofer surprised to see at the goldhouse?
What is Ranofer surprised to see at the goldhouse?
What does Ranofer take advantage of regarding Gebu's behavior?
What does Ranofer take advantage of regarding Gebu's behavior?
What does Ranofer and Heqet agree to catch Ibni with?
What does Ranofer and Heqet agree to catch Ibni with?
What does Ranofer contemplate doing when he suspects Ibni is stealing?
What does Ranofer contemplate doing when he suspects Ibni is stealing?
What does Ranofer learn about the executed men at the palace?
What does Ranofer learn about the executed men at the palace?
What intrigues Ranofer about the old man he meets at the execution scene?
What intrigues Ranofer about the old man he meets at the execution scene?
What does the old man share with Ranofer about his lifestyle?
What does the old man share with Ranofer about his lifestyle?
What does Ranofer fear when considering witnessing the execution at the palace?
What does Ranofer fear when considering witnessing the execution at the palace?
What does Ranofer contemplate doing when he confronts Heqet about Ibni's actions?
What does Ranofer contemplate doing when he confronts Heqet about Ibni's actions?
What does Ranofer avoid witnessing at the palace?
What does Ranofer avoid witnessing at the palace?
What does the old man sell to Ranofer at the execution scene?
What does the old man sell to Ranofer at the execution scene?
What does Ranofer fear about life in Kush?
What does Ranofer fear about life in Kush?
What does Ranofer contemplate doing when he gets caught in a crowd heading to the palace?
What does Ranofer contemplate doing when he gets caught in a crowd heading to the palace?
What does Ranofer reflect on after learning about the executed tomb robbers?
What does Ranofer reflect on after learning about the executed tomb robbers?
What does the old man's self-sufficiency represent to Ranofer?
What does the old man's self-sufficiency represent to Ranofer?
What does Ranofer struggle with when trying to come up with questions to ask Heqet?
What does Ranofer struggle with when trying to come up with questions to ask Heqet?
What is Heqet's father's occupation?
What is Heqet's father's occupation?
What does Heqet share stories about to reassure Ranofer of his trustworthiness?
What does Heqet share stories about to reassure Ranofer of his trustworthiness?
What is evident from Ranofer's internal struggle with his plan and his growing bond with Heqet?
What is evident from Ranofer's internal struggle with his plan and his growing bond with Heqet?
What does the text primarily provide insight into through the interaction between Ranofer and Heqet?
What does the text primarily provide insight into through the interaction between Ranofer and Heqet?
What does the text primarily portray about the goldsmith's shop?
What does the text primarily portray about the goldsmith's shop?
What does Ranofer apologize to Heqet for?
What does Ranofer apologize to Heqet for?
What does Sata, the craftsman at the shop, scold Ranofer for?
What does Sata, the craftsman at the shop, scold Ranofer for?
What does Ranofer seek guidance from at the chapel?
What does Ranofer seek guidance from at the chapel?
What does Ranofer plan to confide in Heqet about?
What does Ranofer plan to confide in Heqet about?
What is Ranofer excused for by Rekh when he arrives late at the shop?
What is Ranofer excused for by Rekh when he arrives late at the shop?
What does Ranofer visit the chapel for?
What does Ranofer visit the chapel for?
What does Ranofer fear the most when considering whether to reveal the theft to Rekh?
What does Ranofer fear the most when considering whether to reveal the theft to Rekh?
What does Ranofer ask Heqet not to do when informing Rekh about the theft?
What does Ranofer ask Heqet not to do when informing Rekh about the theft?
What does Heqet promise to do to help Ranofer?
What does Heqet promise to do to help Ranofer?
What does the narrative highlight about the relationship between Ranofer and Heqet?
What does the narrative highlight about the relationship between Ranofer and Heqet?
What does Ranofer grapple with throughout the text?
What does Ranofer grapple with throughout the text?
What does the text primarily provide insight into?
What does the text primarily provide insight into?
What is Ranofer's half-brother, Ibni, revealed to be in the text?
What is Ranofer's half-brother, Ibni, revealed to be in the text?
What does Heqet assure Ranofer of despite the risks involved?
What does Heqet assure Ranofer of despite the risks involved?
What does the narrative highlight about the characters' moral dilemmas?
What does the narrative highlight about the characters' moral dilemmas?
What does Ranofer fear the most when considering whether to reveal the theft to Rekh?
What does Ranofer fear the most when considering whether to reveal the theft to Rekh?
What does Ranofer ask Heqet not to do when informing Rekh about the theft?
What does Ranofer ask Heqet not to do when informing Rekh about the theft?
What does Heqet promise to do to help Ranofer?
What does Heqet promise to do to help Ranofer?
What did Heqet compare the grille of the gate to?
What did Heqet compare the grille of the gate to?
What did Ranofer and Heqet find at the gate that confirmed it was the right one?
What did Ranofer and Heqet find at the gate that confirmed it was the right one?
What did the street where Pharaoh's favorites among the artisans lived lack?
What did the street where Pharaoh's favorites among the artisans lived lack?
What did the grand villas of judges and officials have in the midst of large gardens and vineyards?
What did the grand villas of judges and officials have in the midst of large gardens and vineyards?
What does Zau advise Ranofer to do in relation to his apprenticeship with Gebu?
What does Zau advise Ranofer to do in relation to his apprenticeship with Gebu?
What does Ranofer fear the most when considering revealing the theft to Rekh?
What does Ranofer fear the most when considering revealing the theft to Rekh?
Why does Ranofer avoid visiting Rekh's goldhouse?
Why does Ranofer avoid visiting Rekh's goldhouse?
Where does Ranofer plan to meet Heqet the next day?
Where does Ranofer plan to meet Heqet the next day?
What is Ranofer's primary emotion as he leaves Zau's workshop feeling dejected?
What is Ranofer's primary emotion as he leaves Zau's workshop feeling dejected?
What does Ranofer fear the most when considering whether to reveal the theft to Rekh?
What does Ranofer fear the most when considering whether to reveal the theft to Rekh?
What does Ranofer plan to confide in Heqet about?
What does Ranofer plan to confide in Heqet about?
What is Ranofer's main emotional state after his parents' deaths?
What is Ranofer's main emotional state after his parents' deaths?
What does Ranofer struggle with when trying to come up with questions to ask Heqet?
What does Ranofer struggle with when trying to come up with questions to ask Heqet?
What is Ranofer's primary concern in the workshop?
What is Ranofer's primary concern in the workshop?
What does Zau advise Ranofer to do before returning to him?
What does Zau advise Ranofer to do before returning to him?
What is Ranofer's primary concern when contemplating his actions and their potential consequences?
What is Ranofer's primary concern when contemplating his actions and their potential consequences?
Who does Ranofer suspect of theft due to sudden increase in wealth and lifestyle changes?
Who does Ranofer suspect of theft due to sudden increase in wealth and lifestyle changes?
What is the group's plan to gather more information about Gebu's illicit activities?
What is the group's plan to gather more information about Gebu's illicit activities?
Who does Heqet believe may be involved in smuggling the gold out of the city?
Who does Heqet believe may be involved in smuggling the gold out of the city?
Who expresses distrust toward Setma, indicating knowledge of his character?
Who expresses distrust toward Setma, indicating knowledge of his character?
What do Ranofer, Heqet, and the Ancient vow to become in order to gather evidence against Gebu?
What do Ranofer, Heqet, and the Ancient vow to become in order to gather evidence against Gebu?
Who is the group focusing on as a potential accomplice in Gebu's suspected theft?
Who is the group focusing on as a potential accomplice in Gebu's suspected theft?
What leads Ranofer to suspect Gebu's sudden wealth is due to theft?
What leads Ranofer to suspect Gebu's sudden wealth is due to theft?
Who does Ranofer confide in about his suspicions of Gebu's illicit activities?
Who does Ranofer confide in about his suspicions of Gebu's illicit activities?
What do Ranofer, Heqet, and the Ancient plan to do to uncover Gebu's illicit activities?
What do Ranofer, Heqet, and the Ancient plan to do to uncover Gebu's illicit activities?
What does Ranofer notice about Gebu's lifestyle changes that leads to suspicion of theft?
What does Ranofer notice about Gebu's lifestyle changes that leads to suspicion of theft?
Who agrees to help Ranofer investigate Gebu's activities?
Who agrees to help Ranofer investigate Gebu's activities?
What does the group plan to do to gather more information about Gebu's activities?
What does the group plan to do to gather more information about Gebu's activities?
What does Zau work on for Queen Tiy?
What does Zau work on for Queen Tiy?
Why does Ranofer feel conflicted after his conversation with Zau?
Why does Ranofer feel conflicted after his conversation with Zau?
Why does Ranofer confide in Zau about his undisclosed reason for leaving Rekh's goldhouse?
Why does Ranofer confide in Zau about his undisclosed reason for leaving Rekh's goldhouse?
What does Ranofer admit to Zau about his undisclosed reason for leaving Rekh's goldhouse?
What does Ranofer admit to Zau about his undisclosed reason for leaving Rekh's goldhouse?
What does Zau challenge Ranofer's decision to do?
What does Zau challenge Ranofer's decision to do?
What does Ranofer feel after the encounter with Zau?
What does Ranofer feel after the encounter with Zau?
What does Ranofer desire to pursue despite his current apprenticeship?
What does Ranofer desire to pursue despite his current apprenticeship?
What does Zau recognize Ranofer as?
What does Zau recognize Ranofer as?
What does Ranofer reveal to Zau about his previous apprenticeship?
What does Ranofer reveal to Zau about his previous apprenticeship?
Why does Ranofer feel hesitant about sharing his full truth with Zau?
Why does Ranofer feel hesitant about sharing his full truth with Zau?
What does Ranofer express to Zau during their conversation?
What does Ranofer express to Zau during their conversation?
What does Ranofer feel conflicted and hesitant about after his conversation with Zau?
What does Ranofer feel conflicted and hesitant about after his conversation with Zau?
What does Ranofer contemplate after realizing he forgot to collect his wages?
What does Ranofer contemplate after realizing he forgot to collect his wages?
What does Ranofer hope for when he returns home?
What does Ranofer hope for when he returns home?
What does Ranofer desire to save money for?
What does Ranofer desire to save money for?
What does Ranofer's silence about his visit to Zau lead to?
What does Ranofer's silence about his visit to Zau lead to?
What do the dynamics between Ranofer, Gebu, and Pai reveal?
What do the dynamics between Ranofer, Gebu, and Pai reveal?
What does the text primarily capture about Ranofer?
What does the text primarily capture about Ranofer?
What does Ranofer observe Pai doing with the coppers?
What does Ranofer observe Pai doing with the coppers?
What does Ranofer feel oppressed by?
What does Ranofer feel oppressed by?
What does Ranofer's silence about his visit to Zau result in?
What does Ranofer's silence about his visit to Zau result in?
What does Ranofer's desire for independence and escape from his oppressive situation highlight?
What does Ranofer's desire for independence and escape from his oppressive situation highlight?
What does Ranofer endure at the stonecutting shop?
What does Ranofer endure at the stonecutting shop?
What does Ranofer contemplate after realizing he forgot to collect his wages?
What does Ranofer contemplate after realizing he forgot to collect his wages?
What did Gebu do after taking a couple of loaves and two fish from the storeroom?
What did Gebu do after taking a couple of loaves and two fish from the storeroom?
What was Ranofer's reaction to Gebu's behavior in the storeroom?
What was Ranofer's reaction to Gebu's behavior in the storeroom?
What did Ranofer assume was the cause of Gebu's strange preoccupation?
What did Ranofer assume was the cause of Gebu's strange preoccupation?
What was Ranofer's emotional state after Gebu's behavior in the storeroom?
What was Ranofer's emotional state after Gebu's behavior in the storeroom?
What is Ranofer burdened by?
What is Ranofer burdened by?
What does Heqet overhear Gebu and Wenamon discussing?
What does Heqet overhear Gebu and Wenamon discussing?
What does Gebu express impatience for?
What does Gebu express impatience for?
What does Ranofer realize Gebu's scheme involves?
What does Ranofer realize Gebu's scheme involves?
What does Ranofer try to maintain while processing the information about Gebu's scheme?
What does Ranofer try to maintain while processing the information about Gebu's scheme?
Who seeks Ranofer's thoughts on the matter?
Who seeks Ranofer's thoughts on the matter?
What is Ranofer left grappling with?
What is Ranofer left grappling with?
What does Heqet share that he overheard Gebu and Wenamon discussing?
What does Heqet share that he overheard Gebu and Wenamon discussing?
What does Ranofer struggle with?
What does Ranofer struggle with?
What does Heqet assure Ranofer of despite the risks involved?
What does Heqet assure Ranofer of despite the risks involved?
What does Ranofer realize about the imminent loss he is troubled by?
What does Ranofer realize about the imminent loss he is troubled by?
What does Ranofer wish for when suddenly confronted with a development?
What does Ranofer wish for when suddenly confronted with a development?
What is Ranofer and Heqet's plan regarding Gebu and Wenamon's secret plans?
What is Ranofer and Heqet's plan regarding Gebu and Wenamon's secret plans?
What is Ranofer troubled by?
What is Ranofer troubled by?
What does Ranofer ask the Ancient about?
What does Ranofer ask the Ancient about?
How does the Ancient respond to Ranofer's questions?
How does the Ancient respond to Ranofer's questions?
What is Ranofer visibly nervous and worried about?
What is Ranofer visibly nervous and worried about?
What does the Ancient advise Ranofer to be?
What does the Ancient advise Ranofer to be?
What is Ranofer's primary emotion when encountering the Ancient?
What is Ranofer's primary emotion when encountering the Ancient?
What do Ranofer and Heqet suspect about Gebu and Wenamon's destination?
What do Ranofer and Heqet suspect about Gebu and Wenamon's destination?
What emotion does Ranofer feel about the possibility of Gebu and Wenamon going to the tombs?
What emotion does Ranofer feel about the possibility of Gebu and Wenamon going to the tombs?
What is the group's plan regarding Gebu and Wenamon's activities?
What is the group's plan regarding Gebu and Wenamon's activities?
What is Ranofer's reaction to the possibility of Gebu and Wenamon going to the tombs?
What is Ranofer's reaction to the possibility of Gebu and Wenamon going to the tombs?
What do Ranofer and Heqet plan to do regarding Gebu and Wenamon's secret plans?
What do Ranofer and Heqet plan to do regarding Gebu and Wenamon's secret plans?
What is Ranofer's reaction to Heqet's theory about thieves using a tomb?
What is Ranofer's reaction to Heqet's theory about thieves using a tomb?
What is Ranofer's primary concern in the workshop?
What is Ranofer's primary concern in the workshop?
What does Heqet bring up in the absence of the Ancient during their meetings?
What does Heqet bring up in the absence of the Ancient during their meetings?
What does Ranofer realize about his involvement in the theft?
What does Ranofer realize about his involvement in the theft?
What does Ranofer doubt about the theory of thieves using the tomb?
What does Ranofer doubt about the theory of thieves using the tomb?
What does Ranofer fear the most when considering whether to reveal the theft to Rekh?
What does Ranofer fear the most when considering whether to reveal the theft to Rekh?
What does Ranofer find solace in despite his frustrations?
What does Ranofer find solace in despite his frustrations?
What does Ranofer notice about Gebu's sudden generosity that leads to suspicion of theft?
What does Ranofer notice about Gebu's sudden generosity that leads to suspicion of theft?
What does Ranofer fear facing punishment for?
What does Ranofer fear facing punishment for?
What does Ranofer grapple with throughout the text?
What does Ranofer grapple with throughout the text?
What does Ranofer apologize to Heqet for?
What does Ranofer apologize to Heqet for?
What does Ranofer fear about life in Kush?
What does Ranofer fear about life in Kush?
What does Ranofer plan to do once Gebu leaves for the wineshop?
What does Ranofer plan to do once Gebu leaves for the wineshop?
What does Ranofer decide to do when Gebu unexpectedly enters a stonecutting shop with the goblet?
What does Ranofer decide to do when Gebu unexpectedly enters a stonecutting shop with the goblet?
Why does Ranofer avoid the thicket and Heqet?
Why does Ranofer avoid the thicket and Heqet?
What prompts Ranofer to feel overwhelmed with guilt and anxiety?
What prompts Ranofer to feel overwhelmed with guilt and anxiety?
What does Ranofer struggle with when questioned by Heqet?
What does Ranofer struggle with when questioned by Heqet?
What does Ranofer decide to do to avoid divulging the truth about the goblet?
What does Ranofer decide to do to avoid divulging the truth about the goblet?
What does Ranofer contemplate regarding Setma's malice?
What does Ranofer contemplate regarding Setma's malice?
What does Ranofer do after Gebu emerges from the stonecutting shop without the goblet?
What does Ranofer do after Gebu emerges from the stonecutting shop without the goblet?
What does Ranofer realize about Gebu's intention of leaving his room that night?
What does Ranofer realize about Gebu's intention of leaving his room that night?
What does Ranofer feel when considering revealing the truth about the goblet?
What does Ranofer feel when considering revealing the truth about the goblet?
What does Ranofer find elusive, leading to his distress?
What does Ranofer find elusive, leading to his distress?
What was the expression on the face of the wooden statue that Ranofer encountered?
What was the expression on the face of the wooden statue that Ranofer encountered?
What did Ranofer see in the eyes of the wooden statue that initially frightened him?
What did Ranofer see in the eyes of the wooden statue that initially frightened him?
What did Gebu and Wenamon want to avoid when they partially smashed the inlaid glass eyes of the wooden statue?
What did Gebu and Wenamon want to avoid when they partially smashed the inlaid glass eyes of the wooden statue?
What was the wooden statue carrying in her hand?
What was the wooden statue carrying in her hand?
What did Ranofer use to seal the entrance of the tomb?
What did Ranofer use to seal the entrance of the tomb?
What did Ranofer find that proved the guilt of the thieves?
What did Ranofer find that proved the guilt of the thieves?
What did the thieves steal from, including that of the queen's father and mother?
What did the thieves steal from, including that of the queen's father and mother?
What did Ranofer trap the thieves in the tomb with?
What did Ranofer trap the thieves in the tomb with?
What did the thieves dig a passage long ago for?
What did the thieves dig a passage long ago for?
Who was relieved but also concerned about Ranofer's condition?
Who was relieved but also concerned about Ranofer's condition?
What was the primary concern of the group after trapping the thieves?
What was the primary concern of the group after trapping the thieves?
Who pursued Ranofer after he escaped from the tomb?
Who pursued Ranofer after he escaped from the tomb?
What did the group realize about the trap for the thieves?
What did the group realize about the trap for the thieves?
What did the group urgently question Ranofer about?
What did the group urgently question Ranofer about?
What were Ranofer's friends shocked and concerned about?
What were Ranofer's friends shocked and concerned about?
Who needed to decide how to deal with the trapped thieves?
Who needed to decide how to deal with the trapped thieves?
What leads to a confrontation in the royal grounds?
What leads to a confrontation in the royal grounds?
Who apprehends Ranofer in the royal pleasure garden?
Who apprehends Ranofer in the royal pleasure garden?
What does the soldier do when he addresses Ranofer in the royal grounds?
What does the soldier do when he addresses Ranofer in the royal grounds?
How does Ranofer react when the soldier takes him to a group of people near a pool?
How does Ranofer react when the soldier takes him to a group of people near a pool?
What do the slave and the gardener try to convey to the soldier about Ranofer?
What do the slave and the gardener try to convey to the soldier about Ranofer?
What remains uncertain at the end of the text?
What remains uncertain at the end of the text?
What does Ranofer desperately try to convey to the soldier?
What does Ranofer desperately try to convey to the soldier?
What does Ranofer decide not to do despite being in physical pain?
What does Ranofer decide not to do despite being in physical pain?
What does the soldier prepare to do when addressing Ranofer in the royal grounds?
What does the soldier prepare to do when addressing Ranofer in the royal grounds?
Who tries to explain the situation to the soldier in defense of Ranofer?
Who tries to explain the situation to the soldier in defense of Ranofer?
What does Ranofer's determination lead to in the royal grounds?
What does Ranofer's determination lead to in the royal grounds?
What emotion is prevalent in the text as Ranofer's actions unfold in the royal grounds?
What emotion is prevalent in the text as Ranofer's actions unfold in the royal grounds?
What prompts Ranofer to seek help from others?
What prompts Ranofer to seek help from others?
What does Ranofer consider doing after feeling distraught and helpless?
What does Ranofer consider doing after feeling distraught and helpless?
Why does Ranofer realize the city is deserted?
Why does Ranofer realize the city is deserted?
What does Ranofer decide to do despite the overwhelming odds and potential danger?
What does Ranofer decide to do despite the overwhelming odds and potential danger?
What does Ranofer spot from the top of a boulder?
What does Ranofer spot from the top of a boulder?
What does Ranofer feel despite the physical pain and exhaustion?
What does Ranofer feel despite the physical pain and exhaustion?
What does Ranofer struggle to find someone to believe his account of?
What does Ranofer struggle to find someone to believe his account of?
What does Ranofer consider doing after being met with disappointment when trying to gain entry to Zau's house?
What does Ranofer consider doing after being met with disappointment when trying to gain entry to Zau's house?
What does Ranofer realize about the city after feeling distraught and helpless?
What does Ranofer realize about the city after feeling distraught and helpless?
What does Ranofer direct Heqet's attention to from the top of a boulder?
What does Ranofer direct Heqet's attention to from the top of a boulder?
What does Ranofer feel as he struggles to find someone to believe his account of the stone?
What does Ranofer feel as he struggles to find someone to believe his account of the stone?
What does Ranofer decide to do despite the overwhelming odds and potential danger?
What does Ranofer decide to do despite the overwhelming odds and potential danger?
What is the primary emotion Ranofer experiences when he first discovers the chamber?
What is the primary emotion Ranofer experiences when he first discovers the chamber?
Who are the thieves that pose a threat to the chamber?
Who are the thieves that pose a threat to the chamber?
What action leads to the torch being extinguished in the chamber?
What action leads to the torch being extinguished in the chamber?
What theme is highlighted as Ranofer faces the imminent threat posed by the intruders?
What theme is highlighted as Ranofer faces the imminent threat posed by the intruders?
What does Ranofer use to create an opportunity for his escape from the chamber?
What does Ranofer use to create an opportunity for his escape from the chamber?
What is Ranofer's initial reaction when he realizes the chamber belongs to the deceased parents of the queen of Egypt?
What is Ranofer's initial reaction when he realizes the chamber belongs to the deceased parents of the queen of Egypt?
What is the primary reason for Ranofer's determination to protect the chamber?
What is the primary reason for Ranofer's determination to protect the chamber?
What does Ranofer throw at Gebu, causing a commotion in the chamber?
What does Ranofer throw at Gebu, causing a commotion in the chamber?
What does the narrative primarily create as Ranofer faces the imminent threat posed by the intruders?
What does the narrative primarily create as Ranofer faces the imminent threat posed by the intruders?
What does Ranofer's emotional journey in the text reflect?
What does Ranofer's emotional journey in the text reflect?
What does Ranofer accidentally knock over, alerting the thieves to his presence?
What does Ranofer accidentally knock over, alerting the thieves to his presence?
What is the primary feeling Ranofer experiences as he prepares to defend himself from the thieves?
What is the primary feeling Ranofer experiences as he prepares to defend himself from the thieves?
Study Notes
Suspicion and Intrigue in an Ancient Egyptian Goldsmith Shop
- Ranofer distrusts Ibni, who offers him wine from his wife's homemade batch, which Gebu, Ranofer's brother, never drinks and secretly discards.
- Ibni tries to manipulate Ranofer into delivering more wine to Gebu, creating suspicion and unease in Ranofer's mind.
- Ranofer observes Ibni's deceptive actions and suspects his ulterior motives.
- Ibni attempts to secretly instruct Ranofer to wait outside the shop for another wineskin, further deepening Ranofer's suspicions.
- Ranofer feels uneasy and questions the significance of the wine and Ibni's secretive behavior.
- Ranofer is interrupted by Sata, the First Craftsman, and is assigned a task to sweep gold dust and scraps from the table.
- Rekh, the goldsmith, instructs Ranofer to weigh the gold, revealing that small quantities of gold have been missing from the shop for months, and suspects an insider theft.
- Ranofer is shocked by the revelation of gold theft within the shop, which has been occurring despite tight security measures.
- The Second Craftsman and an apprentice discuss ways in which gold could be concealed and stolen from the shop.
- The atmosphere in the goldsmith shop is filled with suspicion and tension due to the ongoing gold theft.
- The text provides a detailed description of the activities and dynamics within an ancient Egyptian goldsmith shop, including the craft and processes involved.
- The characters, including Ranofer, Ibni, Sata, and Rekh, are central to the plot and drive the narrative forward.
Ranofer's Day at the Goldsmith's Shop
- Ranofer encounters a new boy, Heqet, on the Street of the Goldsmiths and they exchange friendly banter.
- Heqet offers Ranofer a fig to eat, and Ranofer, initially hesitant, eventually accepts it and enjoys the taste.
- Ranofer starts his day at the goldsmith's shop by helping the weigher and the scribe issue each worker's portion of gold.
- Rekh, the goldsmith, arrives and instructs Ranofer to prepare the big furnace, but a discrepancy in the weights is discovered, causing concern.
- Ranofer struggles with his emotions when Rekh shows him affection and calls him "shari," a term his father used, and Ranofer feels overwhelmed.
- Ranofer overhears Rekh's concern about the weights, and he becomes frustrated with himself for his mistakes.
- Ranofer is given the task of lighting the furnace and is reminded by Rekh to be gentle with the flame.
- Rekh advises Ranofer to make more charcoal before midday as the bin is nearly empty and then continues work on a jewel box for a wealthy Theban's tomb.
- Ranofer is left feeling flustered and frustrated with himself for his errors.
- The text paints a picture of Ranofer's daily life and challenges at the goldsmith's shop, including his interactions with colleagues and his internal struggles.
- The passage provides insights into the characters of Ranofer, Heqet, and Rekh, as well as the atmosphere of the goldsmith's shop.
- The text also highlights the importance of attention to detail and the challenges faced by apprentices in ancient Egypt.
The Golden Goblet: Ranofer's Dilemma
- Ranofer and Heqet are working on solder making when Ranofer reveals to Heqet that he knows who is stealing gold from the shop
- Ranofer confesses that he has unknowingly been helping the thief, who is revealed to be his half-brother, Ibni
- Ranofer fears the repercussions of telling the shop owner, Rekh, about the theft, particularly from his menacing half-brother, Gebu
- Heqet agrees to help Ranofer and promises to tell Rekh about the theft
- Ranofer explains to Heqet how Ibni likely hides the stolen gold in the big washing vats
- Despite the risk, Heqet assures Ranofer that he will tell Rekh about the theft, offering Ranofer a sense of relief
- Ranofer pleads with Heqet not to mention his name when informing Rekh, as he fears Gebu's retaliation
- The situation at the shop becomes tense as Ranofer and Heqet continue working and keeping the theft secret
- Ranofer's internal turmoil is evident as he grapples with the ethical dilemma of his involvement in the theft and his fear of Gebu's wrath
- Heqet's willingness to help Ranofer shows their strong bond and loyalty to each other
- The narrative highlights the complex relationships and moral dilemmas faced by the characters
- The text provides insight into the setting, characters' personalities, and the intricate plot of "The Golden Goblet"
The Golden Goblet: Ranofer's Dilemma
- Ranofer and Heqet part ways to go home, with Ranofer realizing he forgot to collect his wages
- Ranofer worries about facing his angry and abusive half-brother Gebu without the wages
- Ranofer contemplates potential consequences of his forgetfulness, including lying or telling the truth
- Ranofer returns home, hoping Gebu might not be there, but Gebu arrives and confronts him
- Ranofer suffers a beating from Gebu for not collecting his wages and for withholding the truth about his visit to Zau
- Ranofer endures a difficult day at the stonecutting shop, where Gebu and Pai argue about a coffin's dimensions
- Ranofer is sent to fetch a scroll, and witnesses Pai giving the coppers to Gebu, who is ensuring Ranofer gets paid
- Ranofer desires to keep his wages to save for a donkey, as he feels oppressed by Gebu
- The text captures Ranofer's internal struggle, fear of Gebu, and longing for independence
- Ranofer's silence about his visit to Zau leads to a beating, reflecting the harshness of his reality
- The dynamics between Ranofer, Gebu, and Pai reveal the power imbalances and challenges Ranofer faces
- Ranofer's desire for independence and escape from his oppressive situation is highlighted through his wish to save money for a donkey
The Goblet and the Tomb: A Tale of Ancient Egypt
- Ranofer has been preoccupied and silent due to Pai's heavy workload and the burden of keeping the secret of the stolen goblet.
- Ranofer relaxes in the company of Heqet and the Ancient and decides it's possible to be with them without revealing the secret.
- Heqet discusses a theory about thieves using a tomb, but Ranofer dismisses the idea due to the tomb not being occupied yet.
- The High Nile Festival is approaching, and Ranofer agrees to spend the day with his friends.
- Ranofer's troubles resurface as he ponders the connection between the stolen goblet and a tomb drawing.
- Ranofer doubts the theory about thieves using the tomb, as it's not finished and its owner is still alive.
- Ranofer continues to search for the hidden goblet, suspecting Gebu of hiding it well or possibly moving it.
- Ranofer's life is a routine of worry, occasional beatings, and work, with his friends providing a brief respite from his troubles.
- Ranofer is burdened by the secret, feeling that it affects their meetings negatively.
- Heqet brings up the matter of the invisible presence, the stolen goblet, in the absence of the Ancient.
- Ranofer is troubled by the invisible presence of the stolen goblet during their meetings.
- Ranofer wishes he could share the burden of the secret with his friends, but he feels unable to.
Ranofer's Determination to Retrieve the Goblet
- Ranofer contemplates the risk of Setma informing on him and decides not to rely on Setma's malice to aid his cause
- Ranofer plans to seize the goblet once Gebu leaves for the wineshop, even if it's midnight
- Ranofer realizes Gebu has no intention of leaving his room that night, so he plans to return the next day at midday to retrieve the goblet
- Ranofer follows Gebu to a stonecutting shop, where Gebu unexpectedly enters with the goblet
- Ranofer discreetly enters the shop, but Gebu emerges without the goblet, leaving Ranofer bewildered
- Ranofer searches the shop for the goblet, but finds no sign of it, becoming frustrated and desperate
- Ranofer continues to search for the goblet, but it remains elusive, leading to his distress
- Ranofer avoids the thicket and Heqet, fearing the consequences of revealing the truth about the goblet
- Heqet approaches Ranofer and questions his absence, expressing concern about Gebu's potential actions
- Ranofer feels guilty and evasive when questioned by Heqet, struggling with the decision to keep the goblet a secret
- Ranofer decides to stay away from the thicket to avoid divulging the truth about the goblet
- Heqet finds Ranofer and expresses worry, prompting Ranofer to feel overwhelmed with guilt and anxiety.
Ranofer's Journey to Save His Friends
- Ranofer, a young boy, is desperately searching for a precious stone in a shop's scroll room
- He is accompanied by Heqet, who is eager to assist him in finding the stone
- Ranofer finally spots the stone from the top of a boulder and directs Heqet's attention to it
- The two encounter danger from individuals with knives, prompting Ranofer to seek help
- Ranofer feels helpless as he struggles to find someone to believe his account of the stone
- He considers seeking an old man named Zau for help and rushes to his house
- Despite the physical pain and exhaustion, Ranofer continues his journey to find Zau
- Ranofer desperately tries to gain entry to Zau's house but is met with disappointment
- Feeling distraught, Ranofer realizes the city is deserted except for the royal palace
- Ranofer decides to make a futile attempt to reach the palace, knowing he may not be allowed in
- The text ends with Ranofer's determination to proceed despite the overwhelming odds and potential danger
The Precious Habitation
- Ranofer discovers a chamber filled with valuable items, including gold, furniture, and personal belongings, and is struck by the intimate look of a well-loved home.
- He realizes that the chamber belongs to two owners, a man and a woman, whose golden faces and folded hands suggest a defenseless trust.
- Ranofer identifies the owners as Huaa and Tuaa, the deceased parents of the queen of Egypt, and feels deeply embarrassed for intruding on their resting place.
- He becomes determined to protect the chamber from thieves who are pillaging the nearby room and threatening the sanctity of the Old Ones' belongings.
- In a moment of panic, Ranofer accidentally knocks over an alabaster vase, alerting the thieves to his presence and putting himself in grave danger.
- Gebu and Wenamon, the thieves, enter the chamber and begin searching for Ranofer, who hides behind the coffins and prepares to defend himself.
- Ranofer throws a jewel box at Gebu, blinding him and causing a commotion that leads to the torch being extinguished, plunging the chamber into darkness.
- In the chaos, Ranofer seizes a wine jar and extinguishes the flame, creating an opportunity for him to escape.
- The text captures Ranofer's emotional journey from awe and reverence for the chamber to a desperate attempt to protect it and himself from the thieves.
- Ranofer's actions reflect his sense of duty and courage as he tries to defend the sanctity of the chamber and the belongings of the deceased couple.
- The narrative creates a tense and dramatic atmosphere as Ranofer faces the imminent threat posed by the intruders and makes a daring escape.
- The text highlights themes of honor, bravery, and the protection of sacred spaces, as Ranofer is forced to confront danger and act decisively to safeguard the chamber.
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