Golden Goblet Chapter 3

All Egyptians learned to write hieroglyphics. True or False?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Ranofer learned from the scribe school. Only those who could afford to pay for school could go. Once Ranofer's father dies, he can no longer go to school since he has no money.

How is Ranofer repaid for his kindness when he shows Meryra how to correctly form a bowl?

• He is given a day off work

• He is allowed to make a small leaf

• He is allowed to make a larger bowl

• He is promoted to a leader position

What does the Egyptian term "shari" mean?

• loved one

• great one

• small one

• chosen one

Answer explanation

Ranofer's father used to call him shari, meaning "small one".

Who does Ranofer dream will one day see and admire his goldwork?

• Queen Tiy

• Meryra

• Rekh

• His father

The Street of the Embalmers smells of

• rotten food

• fire and smoke

• natron and spices

• animals

What is Ranofer's punishment for refusing to bring home Ibni's wineskin?

• He has to pay a fine

• He is praised

• He is beaten

• He has to work more hours

If Ranofer continues to refuse to bring home the wineskin, what does Gebu threaten to do?

• Send him to scribe school

• Force him to become a stonecutter's apprentice

• Force him to pay a fine

• Force him to work longer hours

"Behind him the gate swung shut like the jaws of a crocodile closing." This is an example of what part of speech?

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

"His body was raw with pain, his mind was like a disordered room still ringing with panic." This is an example of what part of speech?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Alliteration

What new task is Ranofer given at the goldsmith's shop?

• To create a bracelet for Gebu

• To create a large, golden bowl

• To create 15 golden fish

• To create 50 tiny leaves for a necklace