Golden Goblet Chapter 6

What is mostly built in the stone cutting shop?

• amulets

• sarcophagi

• stone idols

• vases

According to Ranofer, what is the biggest difference between goldsmith work and stonecutter work?

• Stonecutters make more money

• Being a goldsmith is easier

• Goldsmiths are more artistic and creative

• Stonecutting is more dangerous

How did stonecutters in ancient Egypt drill holes into stone without power tools?

• They dropped stone off of cliffs

• They used saws made of animal bones

• They used black sand and hand drills

• They used long sticks

How did the stonecutter, Zahotep, lose his thumb?

• He cut it with a knife

• A hammer crushed his thumb

• A rock fell on this thumb

• He lost it in a fight

After hearing Zahotep's story, what does Ranofer worry about?

• He's worried he will have an accident

• He's worried he will develop rough hands

• He's worried he will not be good at his job

• He worries he will be under a curse

Stonecutting is hard on a person's hands and their

• ears

• feet

• eyes

• legs

Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

Pai pounced like the leopard of Upper Egypt, raining curses and blows indiscriminately upon his already aching back.

• onomatopoeia

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

What was believed about the Woman With Her Head on Backward?

• She stole children

• She captured animals

• She took money from tombs

• She worshipped idols

What mysterious sound does Ranofer keep hearing at night?

• Zahotep laughing

• Gebu crying

• Gebu's bedroom door

• The wind howling

Stonecutting is not considered a dangerous job.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

It is very tiring work. When you are tired, you are more likely to make a mistake which could lead to the loss of a limb.