2. How does Ranofer feel physically after working the first day at his brother's shop?
(a) He feels stronger than usual.
(b) He feels fine.
(c) Too tired to sleep.
(d) He hurt his foot.

3. What does the old man encourage Ranofer to do?
(a) Go home to be safe.
(b) Strike out on his own.
(c) Find a wife.
(d) Come and work for him.

4. Why does Ranofer go home slowly after work?
(a) To sample the food in the market.
(b) To play with other boys.
(c) To spend less time with Geru.
(d) To avoid work at home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ranofer tell Zau?

2. What do the boys do with the person who joined them for lunch?

3. What does Gebu tell Ranofer?

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

5. How does Ranofer decide he can get away from Gebu?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gebu tell Ranofer when he comes home from work the day Ibni is not there? What is Ranofer's response?

2. How does Ranofer run into Heqet and what does Heqet suggest?

3. About eight days after Ranofer talked to Heqet what does he see on the way home?

4. How does Ranofer feel when he wakes after his confrontation with Gebu? Why does he feel that way? How does Ranofer walk to work and what does he do on the way?

5. What does Ranofer say to Zau and what is his response?

6. What does Ranofer do when he finally arrives home?

7. About what do Ranofer and Heqet argue and how does the Ancient settle the argument?

8. What does Ranofer do when Ibni approaches him at the end of the work day and what are the consequences for him at home?

9. What does Ranofer tell Heqet and what do they decide?

10. Where is Heqet going after lunch one day and what does he say to Ranofer?

(see the answer keys)

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