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1. Where does Ranofer work and what would he rather be doing? How would you feel if you were Ranofer?

Ranofer works as a porter in Rekh, the goldsmith's, shop. Ranofer would rather be an apprentice, but his half-brother, Gebu, will not pay the required fees. I would be angry and resentful.

2. Why does Ibni talk to Ranofer? What is Ranofer's response?

Ibni, another worker in the shop, approaches Ranofer and tells him he will have a wineskin the next night that he wants Ranofer to take home to Gebu. Ranofer is polite and agrees.

3. What does Ranofer learn that makes him think about Ibni's request?

He later learns that someone has been stealing gold from the shop. He begins to wonder if Ibni is stealing the gold and giving it to Gebu in the wineskins.

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