The Golden Goblet – Chapter 8: Reading Comprehension

Why did Ranofer feel discouraged at the beginning of the chapter?

• Because Gebu treated him kindly.

• Because he had to keep working as a stonecutter.

• Because Heqet no longer visited him.

• Because he failed his apprenticeship.

What was Heqet learning to do at the goldhouse?

• Carving stone.

• Making golden beads.

• Polishing gemstones.

• Painting on pottery.

What did Ranofer realize he needed to truly learn goldsmithing?

• More books.

• More tools.

• Practice, not just explanations.

• A new teacher.

What advice did the Ancient give to Ranofer about his trade?

• To quit stonecutting immediately.

• To learn it well even if he didn’t like it.

• To move to Lower Egypt.

• To ask Zau for help.

What did the Ancient reveal about his own past?

• He was once a goldsmith.

• He had no trade and had to wander.

• He was once Pharaoh’s servant.

• He owned a large shop.

Why did Ranofer and Heqet plan to visit Zau’s workshop?

• To deliver gold jewelry.

• To buy tools.

• To fetch a stake for Rekh.

• To ask for work.

How did Ranofer feel about visiting Zau’s shop?

• Nervous and afraid.

• Indifferent.

• Angry at Gebu.

• Excited and hopeful.

What did Ranofer dream might happen when he met Zau?

• Zau would punish Gebu.

• Zau would make him his pupil.

• Zau would give him money.

• Zau would scold him.

What made Ranofer doubt his daydreams?

• Heqet’s warnings.

• Reality often ruined them.

• The Ancient’s laughter.

• His dislike of Zau.

What did Ranofer forget to do before leaving the stone shop?

• Sharpen his tools.

• Take his wages.

• Tell Gebu where he was going.

• Say goodbye to Pai.