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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Heqet respond to Ranofer's request in Chapter 4?
(a) He says no.
(b) He agrees.
(c) He says maybe.
(d) He says he'll have to think about it.

2. Why is Ranofer embarrassed by Rekh?
(a) Rekh tripped him.
(b) He dropped some gold scraps.
(c) He is reminded he is just a porter.
(d) His remark about his shoulder.

3. Where do master goldsmiths live?
(a) In the center of the market place.
(b) No where in particular.
(c) On a road all their own.
(d) Near the palace wall.

4. Who comes upon Ranofer and stops him from seeing much of the hanging?
(a) The old man with the donkey.
(b) Ibni.
(c) Gebu.
(d) Heqet.

5. What is suggested to Ranofer about the hangings?
(a) It is a terrible way to die.
(b) It is not appropriate for him to see.
(c) He could end up hanging too.
(d) It is too harsh a punishment.

6. What does Ranofer think he has a plan to do?
(a) Killing his brother.
(b) Selling his brother into slavery.
(c) Becoming an apprentice.
(d) End his brother's stealing.

7. What is the name of the apprentice foreman?
(a) Pai.
(b) Wenan.
(c) Nalit.
(d) Jabet.

8. Where does Ranofer and Heqet go for lunch?
(a) In the apprentice quarters of Rekh.
(b) In the back of a jewelry shop.
(c) Near the river.
(d) At his brother's house.

9. Where does Ranofer go on the way home?
(a) To the stables.
(b) To his sister's house.
(c) To the market.
(d) To the river.

10. How does Zau respond to Ranofer's reminder?
(a) He says he will think about what to do.
(b) He denies it.
(c) He says he will take him as a student.
(d) He can't remember Ranofer.

11. What does Ranofer not have when he returns home the night after he has seen Zau?
(a) His slip from Pai showing he worked.
(b) His pay.
(c) His dinner.
(d) Gebu's wine.

12. What does Ranofer still have questions about?
(a) His father's death.
(b) Who is father is.
(c) His mother's illness.
(d) His sister's boyfriend.

13. What is Ranofer asked to do later in the day in Chapter 3?
(a) Help Heqet make charcoal.
(b) Take some packages to a woman.
(c) Clean the shop.
(d) Go to the market.

14. What does Gebu give Ranofer for bringing a wineskin home that night?
(a) A bracelet.
(b) Money to buy food.
(c) Some of the gold.
(d) A new pair of shoes.

15. What does Ranofer see another apprentice struggle with?
(a) Melting gold.
(b) Making a necklace.
(c) Making a bowl.
(d) Pouring gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ranofer tell Gebu when he asks about speaking to Ibni that day?

2. What does the old man Ranofer meets on the way home do for a living?

3. How long do the three friends continue to meet for lunch?

4. What kinds of plans are kept in the scroll room?

5. Who does Gebu bring to the shop with him sometimes?

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