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For lunch, _____________ shares his cheese in exchange for lotus root.
Hequet
________________ joins then his friends at lunch and brings nebumbo nuts.
The Ancient
Ranofer is embarrassed and doesn't want to admit he is ______________.
starving
Ranofer would have to feed and house himself and Ranofer has to admit that ________________ will never let him go.
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After harvest time Ranofer returns to the Street of the Goldsmith. He resumes his friendship with __________.
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Even though Zau does not take apprentices, he agrees that he will take _________________ as a pupil.
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After harvest time ____________ returns to the Street of the Goldsmith. He resumes his friendship with Hequet.
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What event causes Ranofer to feel glad to be ignored at work?
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______________________ comes and many stonecutters must assist with the _____________________ , which leaves Gebu to oversee work in the shop nearly all day.
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What does Ranofer find in Gebu's room?
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Even though ___________ does not take apprentices, he agrees that he will take Ranofer as a pupil out of respect for Ranofer's father.
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Ranofer was invited by ________ to run an errand to the workshop of Zau.
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In his excitement over future possibilities, Ranofer returns to ________ without his wages and _________ beats him again.
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For lunch, _____________ shares his cheese in exchange for lotus root.
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________________ joins then his friends at lunch and brings nebumbo nuts.
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Ranofer is embarrassed and doesn't want to admit he is ______________.
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Even though Zau does not take apprentices, he agrees that he will take Ranofer as a pupil and not charge him out of respect of Ranofer's father, but Ranofer would have to feed and house himself and Ranofer has to admit that he has no way to support himself during training and that ________________ will never let him go.
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After Harvest time Ranofer returns to the Street of the Goldsmith. He resumes his friendship with __________.
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Even though Zau does not take apprentices, he agrees that he will take _________________ as a pupil and not charge him out of respect of _________'s father, but __________________ would have to feed and house himself and ________________ has to admit that he has no way to support himself during training and that Gebu will never let him go.
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After Harvest time ____________ returns to the Street of the Goldsmith. He resumes his friendship with Hequet.
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What happens at work the next day after Ranofer returns?
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Harvest time comes and many stonecutters must assist with the _____________________, which leaves Gebu to oversee work in the shop nearly all day.
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What does Ranofer discover in Gebu's room?
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Even though ___________ does not take apprentices, he agrees that he will take Ranofer as a pupil and not charge him out of respect of Ranofer's father, but Ranofer would have to feed and house himself and Ranofer has to admit that he has no way to support himself during training and that Gebu will never let him go.
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Ranofer was invited by ________ to run an errand to the workshop of Zau.
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In his excitement over future possibilities, Ranofer returns to ________ without his wages and _________ beats him again.
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Zau recognizes Ranofer from the days when the boy apprenticed under ____________ who was Zau's friend.
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Ranofer was invited by Heqet to run an errand to the workshop of ____________.
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Study Notes
Characters and Relationships
- Ranofer is a young character striving for independence and control over his life, struggling under the oppression of his guardian, Gebu.
- Gebu is Ranofer's cruel guardian who profits from theft, particularly grave robbing; he abuses Ranofer when questioned.
- Heqet is Ranofer's friend who supports him and helps monitor Gebu's suspicious activities.
- The Ancient assists Ranofer and Heqet in observing Gebu and potentially apprehending him for his crimes.
- Zau is a goldsmith who offers to take Ranofer as a pupil but requires him to be self-sufficient.
Key Events and Themes
- Suspicion of Theft: Ranofer suspects Gebu of stealing and communicates these concerns with Heqet and The Ancient.
- Monitoring Gebu: Ranofer, Heqet, and The Ancient each take roles to watch Gebu's actions to gather evidence of his crimes.
- Courage and Fear: Ranofer feels conflicted, torn between the fear of Gebu's wrath and the desire to uncover the truth.
- Discovery of the Goblet: Ranofer finds a Golden Goblet in Gebu's belongings, linking Gebu to grave robbing, a severe crime in ancient Egypt associated with desecration.
- Sealing Evidence: Ranofer breaks a clay seal placed by Gebu to detect intrusions, highlighting the risk involved in his investigation.
Important Locations
- Street of the Goldsmith: The setting where Ranofer resumes his friendships and seeks to learn the stonecutting trade.
- Valley of the Tombs: The location Ranofer suspects Gebu will illegally enter with Wenamon, leading to critical turning points in the plot.
Plot Developments
- Harvest Time: The arrival of harvest time redirects many workers, leaving Gebu to manage the shop, allowing for more secretive activities.
- Escalating Violence: Gebu's reaction to Ranofer's innocent questions escalates into violence, demonstrating Gebu's ruthless personality.
- Friendship and Trust: Ranofer's bond with Heqet and The Ancient illustrates the support system which counteracts Gebu's control.
Strategic Decisions
- Ranofer chooses to hide his knowledge about the goblet from his friends to secure proof against Gebu without endangering them.
- Ranofer lies to his friends about Gebu's intentions, indicating his internal struggle and determination to prevent further crimes.
Conflict Resolution
- Themes of loyalty, class struggle, and the moral dilemma of reporting Gebu’s crimes run throughout the narrative, culminating in Ranofer's urgent resolve to follow and confront his guardian.
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