Characters
Who is the main character of The Golden Goblet?
Ranofer
What does Ranofer discover that Gebu is hiding?
A stolen golden goblet
What river is important in Egyptian life and in the story?
The Nile
What does the word goblet mean?
A cup with a stem, often used for drinking
What is one big theme of the book? Courage or honesty
Courage or honesty
Who is Ranofer’s cruel half-brother?
Gebu
What job does Gebu force Ranofer to do instead of goldsmithing?
Work as a porter at a stonecutting shop
What is a tomb robber, and why is that important in the story?
Someone who steals from graves—Gebu is one
What does apprentice mean in the story?
A person who learns a trade from a skilled worker
Why is telling the truth important in the story?
Ranofer must tell the truth about Gebu to stop the crimes
What is the name of Ranofer’s kind friend who helps him?
Heqet
How does Ranofer secretly work with gold again?
He helps Rekh the goldsmith clean tools
What type of work does a goldsmith do?
Makes things out of gold
What does despair mean, and how does Ranofer feel it?
A feeling of hopelessness—when he’s stuck with Gebu
What lesson does Ranofer learn about friendship?
Friends like Heqet help you in hard times
Who is Zau, and why is he important to Ranofer?
A famous goldsmith Ranofer wants to apprentice with
What plan does Ranofer make to stop Gebu?
He follows him and gathers evidence to tell the authorities
What is the name of the writing system used in ancient Egypt?
Hieroglyphics
What is the meaning of integrity, and how does Ranofer show it?
Being honest and doing the right thing—he risks everything to tell the truth
How does Ranofer change by the end of the book?
He becomes braver, more confident, and follows his dream
What do we learn about Ranofer’s father and how does that affect Ranofer’s life?
His father was a skilled goldsmith, and Ranofer wants to follow in his footsteps
How does Ranofer finally prove that Gebu is a thief?
He finds the goblet and presents it to the palace officials
Who was the Pharaoh, and why was he important?
The king or ruler of Egypt—seen as a god
What does perseverance mean, and how does Ranofer show it?
Never giving up—he keeps trying to escape his situation and reach his dream
What does the story teach us about standing up for what’s right?
Even if it’s scary, doing the right thing makes a big difference