The Golden Goblet Chapters 1-16 Quiz

Questions and Answers

Why did Ranofer not live with his father?

His father died.

How does Gebu treat Ranofer?

He beats him and starves him.

Why does Ibni want Ranofer to deliver a gift of wineskin to Gebu?

There is gold hidden in the wineskins that Ibni and Gebu are stealing.

Why must the sweepings in the goldsmith shop be weighed?

To see if any gold is missing. Signup and view all the answers

What are the houses and buildings made from?

Mud-brick. Signup and view all the answers

What is papyrus?

It is a reed plant near the water that can be used to make paper/scrolls. Signup and view all the answers

Order the job levels from least pay to most pay: craftsman, pupil, porter.

Pupil, porter, craftsman. Signup and view all the answers

What happened when Ranofer accused Gebu of stealing gold?

Gebu beat Ranofer. Signup and view all the answers

What is a kheft?

An evil enemy or spirit. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Ranofer want to be a pupil for?

Zau, the greatest goldsmith in the land. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ra the god of?

The sun. Signup and view all the answers

When Rekh saw Ranofer helping Meryra pound the bowl, what did Rekh tell Ranofer to do?

He told him to make gold leaves for a necklace. Signup and view all the answers

What was Ranofer's first plan for how to not take the wineskins to Gebu?

He told Ibni that Gebu didn't want it anymore, as Gebu does not like his wine. Signup and view all the answers

Who did Ranofer tell his secret to?

Heqet--the other boy at the goldsmith's shop. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ranofer's second plan to stop Gebu from stealing the gold?

Ranofer and Heqet will wait until Ibni has gold stored and ready to give to Gebu in wineskin, then Heqet will tell Rekh, the goldsmith. Signup and view all the answers

Why was there an execution near the palace walls?

Tomb robbers were caught and the punishment is execution. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Gebu make Ranofer his stonecutter's apprentice instead of porter at the goldsmith shop?

Ibni was fired from the goldsmith shop, and Gebu now has no use for Ranofer at that shop. Signup and view all the answers

When Ranofer learns he must be a stonecutter's apprentice, what plan does he tell Gebu that would make him no longer a burden?

He tells Gebu that he would move out and not need to depend on Gebu for food and housing if Gebu would buy Ranofer a donkey. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Gebu not at his stonecutting shop very often?

He was typically across the river at the Great Temple working on the Pharaoh's new addition. Signup and view all the answers

What is Ranofer's first job at the stonecutter shop?

To put a pinch of sand in the drill hole every time the drill rises. Signup and view all the answers

What does Heqet say he could do if he and Ranofer meet more regularly?

He could teach him everything he learns from the goldsmith. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ranofer embarrassed when he met Heqet at midday?

He was embarrassed because he did not have a lunch to eat, and Heqet offered him food. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ranofer go to Zau's workshop?

Heqet needs to run an errand for Rekh and asked Ranofer to go with him. Signup and view all the answers

What does Zau offer Ranofer?

He can be a pupil for no fee if he is able to support himself. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ranofer not accept his offer?

Because he is not free to work for Zau since he already works for Gebu. Signup and view all the answers

How does Ranofer think Gebu has become rich in just a few months?

He thinks Gebu is stealing again. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Heqet say is a good place to spy on Gebu while he is at Wenamon's house?

In a tree that is in an alley behind the Apprentice's Quarters. Signup and view all the answers

What was wrong with the coffin that they were building at the stonecutting shop?

It was too big to fit through the doors of the tomb. Signup and view all the answers

What was it that 'attacked'/ran into Ranofer's knees and knocked him over during the night when he was spying on Gebu?

A cat. Signup and view all the answers

What question did Ranofer ask about the blueprint of the tomb that caused Gebu to become upset?

He asked about the extra room's purpose. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ranofer find in the room upstairs while he was looking for food that he assumed Gebu had stolen?

A golden goblet. Signup and view all the answers

What 'trap' did Gebu put on the door to know if Ranofer entered it?

He had a clay lump and a seal on it that would be broken if the door was opened. Signup and view all the answers

Ranofer tried to fix the 'trap', but he did not do a very good job. What saved him from Gebu noticing?

Gebu was drunk when he got home so he didn't notice. Signup and view all the answers

What does Heqet think the extra room in the tomb's blueprint is for?

It is a secret room for stolen goods, with a secret entrance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the festival intending to celebrate?

The flooding of the Nile River. Signup and view all the answers

Where do Gebu and Wenamon plan to meet during the festival?

By the 'broken tree'. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Ranofer follow Gebu to on the day of the festival?

The Valley of the Tombs. Signup and view all the answers

What clued Gebu into the fact that Ranofer was also in the tomb?

Ranofer knocked a vase over and it made a noise. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ranofer lock Gebu and Wenamon in the tomb?

He rolled a large rock over the entrance. Signup and view all the answers

How did Ranofer prove to the queen that he really was in the tomb and there were tomb robbers in it?

She asked him questions about the inside of the tomb and he would only be able to answer them if he had actually been inside of the tomb. Signup and view all the answers

What did Ranofer do while he waited for the guards to find the tomb?

He ate and rested and bathed at the temple. Signup and view all the answers

When the queen told Ranofer she would grant him whatever he wished, what did Ranofer ask for?

A donkey. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ranofer's Background

Ranofer lives without his father due to his father's death.
He faces abuse from Gebu, who beats and starves him.

Schemes and Theft

Ibni instructs Ranofer to deliver wineskins containing hidden gold for stealing purposes.
Sweepings in the goldsmith shop must be weighed to track missing gold.
Ranofer initially plans to avoid delivering the wineskins by lying to Ibni.

Daily Life and Occupations

Houses and buildings are primarily constructed from mud-brick.
Papyrus is a plant used for making paper and scrolls.
Job hierarchy: Pupil (least pay), Porter, Craftsman (most pay).

Relationships and Conflict

Accusing Gebu of theft results in Ranofer being beaten.
Ranofer aspires to become a pupil of Zau, a renowned goldsmith.
Heqet becomes a confidant, hearing Ranofer's secret plans.

Apprenticeship and Tasks

Ranofer is assigned as a stonecutter's apprentice instead of a porter.
His first task involves adding sand to drill holes while working.
Heqet offers to share knowledge if they meet regularly.

Observations and Discoveries

A cat knocks Ranofer over while he spies on Gebu.
Ranofer discovers a golden goblet he presumes Gebu has stolen.
Gebu sets a clay seal on a door as a trap to monitor Ranofer's access.

Festival and Investigation

The festival celebrates the flooding of the Nile River.
During the festival, Ranofer follows Gebu to the Valley of the Tombs.
Gebu realizes Ranofer is present after he accidentally makes noise.

Climax and Resolution

Ranofer locks Gebu and Wenamon in the tomb by rolling a large rock.
He proves his presence inside the tomb to the queen by answering specific questions.
Ranofer requests a donkey from the queen as his wish, which reflects his desire for independence.

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Test your knowledge on the first sixteen chapters of 'The Golden Goblet'. This quiz covers vital details about the characters, their relationships, and the unfolding plot. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of the story's key events and themes.