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This is Ranofer's job at the gold shop.
Making ingots, charcoal, sweeping.
How old is Ranofer at the beginning of the story?
12
What kind if trap does Gebu have in his room?
A clay seal on the door
What is The Ancients job?
Cutting papyrus
Clues or hints dropped early on about events that will happen later on in the story
Foreshadowing
Why is Ranofer initially afraid to tell Rekh about Ibni stealing gold?
He fears violent reprisals from Gebu
What is the central theme regarding moral courage in the novel?
integrity requires courage and perseverance despite obstacles
What does Ibni keep bringing to Ranofer at the gold shop?
Wine skins
How does Ranofer realize that Gebu is stealing?
He has many new possessions
A comparison of two things using "like" or "as"
Simile
How does Ranofer's friendship with Heqet develop and change him?
It brings him out of isolation
What craft does Ranofer want to learn?
Goldsmithing
Why cant Ranofer be an apprentice to Rekh?
Gebu wont pay for it
How does Queen Tiy know that Ranofer is telling the truth
He describes the tomb
Creative way of using words to express ideas and feelings
Figurative Language
In what ancient civilization does the golden goblet take place?
Ancient Efypt around 1400BC
Who is Ranofer's father?
Thutra
Who are Ranofer 2 friends?
The Ancient and Heqet
What thing scares Ranofer when he goes out late at night
Cat
A sharp contrast between what is expected to happen a d what actually occurs
Irony
What do gold and stone symbolically represent in Ranofer's journey?
Dreams versus despair in his life
What does The Ancient lifestyle represent to Ranofer?
Independence and self sufficiency he craves
Who does Ranofer look up to? Who is his idol?
Cause the goldsmith
What is the climax of the story?
Ranofer follows Gebu and Wenamon into the tomb
Events that unfold as a result of the climax, leading towards the resolution.
Falling action