83 pages • 2 hours read
Eloise McgrawThe Golden Goblet
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1961A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Reading Questions & Paired Texts
Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key plot points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.
Chapters 1-3
Reading Check
1. What city does Ranofer work in?
2. What is Ranofer’s occupation?
3. Where do the wealthy live in Egypt?
4. What street does Ranofer live on?
5. Who is Ranofer’s friend?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. What does Ranofer suspect about Gebu and Ibni?
2. How does Gebu mistreat Ranofer?
3. How does Gebu react when Ranofer confronts him about the stolen gold?
Paired Resource
The History of Gold in Ancient Egypt
- This 4-minute video describes the importance of gold in ancient Egypt.
- What was gold considered to be in ancient Egypt? Why were rulers’ coffins often made of gold? Why is gold still considered a symbol of status today? How is this information related to the novel’s theme of The Power of Art?
Chapters 4-6
Reading Check
1. What does Ranofer believe visits him in the night?
2. Where has Gebu decided to force Ranofer to apprentice?
3. What is the name of the foreman in the stonecutting shop?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
