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In “Discovering Tut: The Saga Continues” by A.R. Williams, the ancient mystery surrounding the teenage pharaoh Tutankhamun is reignited. The excerpt is taken from National Geographic, Vol 207, No. 6.
Please attempt the questions before and then tally the answers below.
Set 1:
1. When was King Tut taken from his resting place for a CT scan?
a) 1922
b) 2005
c) 3300 years ago
d) 6 p.m.
2. Which Egyptian cemetery is mentioned in the excerpt?
a) Valley of the Queens
b) Valley of the Kings
c) Giza Necropolis
d) Saqqara Necropolis
3. What was the purpose of the CT scan performed on King Tut?
a) To examine his gilded face
b) To probe medical mysteries
c) To pay respects to the pharaoh
d) To study the murals on the tomb walls
4. How old was King Tut when he died?
a) In his late teens
b) In his 30s
c) In his 50s
d) In his 80s
5. What is the most striking feature of Tut’s mummy-shaped outer coffin lid?
a) Murals on the walls
b) Gilded face
c) Dark-bellied clouds
d) Ghostly dust devils
6. What date did the CT scan take place?
a) 5 January 2005
b) 5 January 1922
c) 5 February 2005
d) 5 February 1922
7. What is the pharaoh’s curse mentioned in the excerpt?
a) Eternal sleep
b) A curse placed on the tomb
c) Misfortune upon disturbers
d) The curse of the mummy
8. How far underground was Tut’s tomb located?
a) 26 feet
b) 6 feet
c) 100 feet
d) 10 feet
9. What was the weather like on the day of the CT scan?
a) Sunny
b) Stormy
c) Cloudy
d) Snowy
10. What is the significance of King Tut in Egyptian history?
a) Last heir of a powerful family
b) Conqueror of Rome
c) Builder of the Pyramids
d) Founder of the Egyptian Empire
11. How long had King Tut’s tomb been untouched before the CT scan?
a) Almost 80 years
b) Almost 100 years
c) Almost 50 years
d) Almost 200 years
12. What was the time of day when King Tut was taken for the CT scan?
a) Morning
b) Afternoon
c) Evening
d) Midnight
13. What material is mentioned as covering the mummy-shaped outer coffin lid?
a) Gold
b) Silver
c) Bronze
d) Iron
14. What did visitors do inside Tut’s tomb before the CT scan?
a) Conducted a ritual
b) Paid their respects
c) Stole artifacts
d) Scribbled graffiti
15. What were visitors pondering while standing in Tut’s tomb?
a) His untimely death
b) The curse of the pharaoh
c) The afterlife
d) The meaning of the murals
16. Who conducted the CT scan on King Tut?
a) Archaeologists
b) Tourists
c) Scientists
d) Government officials
17. Which word best describes the atmosphere as King Tut was taken for the CT scan?
a) Serene
b) Eerie
c) Festive
d) Joyful
18. What feature of the sky is mentioned as the CT scan begins?
a) Stars
b) Clouds
c) Moon
d) Sun
19. What did visitors do while in Tut’s tomb?
a) Played music
b) Whispered from guidebooks
c) Took photographs
d) Danced
20. What speculation has the modern world made about King Tut since the discovery of his tomb?
a) He was a conqueror
b) He was murdered
c) He lived to old age
d) He built the pyramids
Answers- Set 1:
- b) 2005
- b) Valley of the Kings
- b) To probe medical mysteries
- a) In his late teens
- b) Gilded face
- a) 5 January 2005
- c) Misfortune upon disturbers
- a) 26 feet
- c) Cloudy
- a) Last heir of a powerful family
- a) Almost 80 years
- c) Evening
- a) Gold
- b) Paid their respects
- a) His untimely death
- c) Scientists
- b) Eerie
- b) Clouds
- b) Whispered from guidebooks
- b) He was murdered
Set 2:
1. What does the phrase “ghostly dust devils” suggest about the wind?
a) It is gentle and soothing.
b) It is strong and forceful.
c) It is eerie and mysterious.
d) It is chaotic and unpredictable.
2. What does the expression “scudded across the desert sky” imply about the movement of the clouds?
a) They moved slowly.
b) They moved erratically.
c) They moved smoothly.
d) They moved swiftly.
3. What does a “cramped, rock-cut tomb” indicate about the size of the tomb?
a) It is spacious.
b) It is small and confined.
c) It is elaborate.
d) It is dark.
4. What do “lingering medical mysteries” suggest about understanding King Tut’s health?
a) They are well-known.
b) They are still unclear.
c) They are recent discoveries.
d) They are ancient knowledge.
5. What does “untimely death” imply about King Tut’s lifespan?
a) He lived a long life.
b) He died at a young age.
c) He died of natural causes.
d) He died peacefully.
6. What is the connotation of “veiling the stars in casket grey”?
a) Brightening the sky
b) Darkening the sky
c) Revealing the stars
d) Illuminating the clouds
7. What do “crimson murals” indicate about the colour of the wall paintings?
a) Blue
b) Red
c) Yellow
d) Green
8. What does “gilded face” suggest about the appearance of King Tut’s coffin?
a) It was covered in gold.
b) It was painted with intricate designs.
c) It was adorned with jewels.
d) It was plain and simple.
9. What do “dark-bellied clouds” imply about the clouds?
a) They are light and fluffy.
b) They are heavy with rain.
c) They are ominous and threatening.
d) They are transparent.
10. What does the “mummy-shaped outer coffin lid” indicate about the form of the coffin?
a) It was shaped like a sarcophagus.
b) It was shaped like a human body.
c) It was shaped like a pyramid.
d) It was shaped like an animal.
11. What do “crimson murals on the walls” suggest about the decoration of Tut’s tomb?
a) They were colourful and vibrant.
b) They were faded and dull.
c) They were black and white.
d) They were hidden from view.
12. What does “cramped” imply about the space inside Tut’s tomb?
a) It was spacious.
b) It was overcrowded.
c) It was comfortable.
d) It was luxurious.
13. What does “head first” indicate about the direction in which King Tut was taken for the CT scan?
a) Feet first
b) Back first
c) Face first
d) Upside down
14. What does “casket grey” suggest about the colour of the sky?
a) Bright blue
b) Dark and gloomy
c) Orange and vibrant
d) Clear and cloudless
15. What does “gazed at” imply about the visitors’ actions towards Tut’s gilded face?
a) They touched it.
b) They admired it.
c) They ignored it.
d) They covered it.
16. What does “whisper” suggest about the volume of the visitors’ voices?
a) They spoke loudly.
b) They spoke softly.
c) They shouted.
d) They sang.
17. What does “pondering Tut’s untimely death” imply about the visitors’ thoughts?
a) They were reflecting on his long life.
b) They were considering his early demise.
c) They were discussing his accomplishments.
d) They were planning their deaths.
18. What does “speculated about what happened to him” indicate about the modern world’s understanding of King Tut’s fate?
a) It is inevitable.
b) It is unknown.
c) It is irrelevant.
d) It is fictional.
19. What does “silently” suggest about the demeanour of some visitors to Tut’s tomb?
a) They were talking loudly.
b) They were crying.
c) They were standing quietly.
d) They were laughing.
20. In the phrase “An angry wind stirred up ghostly dust devils,” what literary device is used to describe the wind?
a) Simile
b) Personification
c) Metaphor
d) Hyperbole
21. What aspect of the wind is emphasised by comparing it to an “angry entity”?
a) Its calmness
b) Its ferocity
c) Its gentle nature
d) Its soothing effect
22. In the phrase “Dark-bellied clouds had scudded across the desert sky,” what literary device describes the clouds?
a) Simile
b) Personification
c) Metaphor
d) Onomatopoeia
23. What characteristic of the clouds is highlighted by comparing them to “bellies”?
a) Their colour
b) Their size
c) Their heaviness
d) Their shape
24. In the phrase “veiling the stars in casket grey,” what literary device is used to describe the colour of the sky?
a) Simile
b) Personification
c) Metaphor
d) Alliteration
Answers- Set 2:
- c) It is eerie and mysterious.
- d) They moved swiftly.
- b) It is small and confined.
- b) They are still unclear.
- b) He died at a young age.
- b) Darkening the sky
- b) Red
- a) It was covered in gold.
- b) They are heavy with rain.
- b) It was shaped like a human body.
- a) They were colourful and vibrant.
- b) It was overcrowded.
- c) Face first
- b) Dark and gloomy
- b) They admired it.
- b) They spoke softly.
- b) They were considering his early demise.
- b) It is unknown.
- c) They were standing quietly.
- c) Metaphor
- b) Its ferocity
- c) Metaphor
- d) Their shape
- c) Metaphor
Set 3:
1. Who is mentioned as expressing concern about the condition of the mummy?
a) Howard Carter
b) Zahi Hawass
c) Tutankhamun
d) A British archaeologist
2. What was Howard Carter’s role in discovering Tut’s tomb?
a) Secretary General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities
b) British archaeologist
c) Egyptian pharaoh
d) Guardian of the tomb
3. What is the reason for the mummy’s bad condition?
a) Antiquity
b) Carter’s actions in the 1920s
c) Theft
d) Negligence by modern archaeologists
4. What was Howard Carter’s reaction upon encountering difficulties with the mummy?
a) He abandoned the excavation.
b) He sought help from other archaeologists.
c) He tried to use sunlight to loosen the resins.
d) He immediately reported the issue to the authorities.
5. What did Howard Carter use in an attempt to loosen the resins on the mummy?
a) Fire
b) Water
c) Chisels
d) Sunlight
6. How hot was the temperature when Howard Carter placed the mummy in the blazing sunshine?
a) 100 degrees Fahrenheit
b) 120 degrees Fahrenheit
c) 149 degrees Fahrenheit
d) 200 degrees Fahrenheit
7. What did Carter resort to after the sunlight failed to loosen the resins?
a) He called for additional manpower.
b) He abandoned the excavation.
c) He tried chemical solvents.
d) He used chisels to remove the hardened resins.
8. Why did Carter believe he had to free the mummy from the hardened resins?
a) To conduct medical examinations
b) To prepare it for display in a museum
c) To prevent theft and damage
d) To study ancient embalming techniques
9. What would have happened if Carter hadn’t cut the mummy free from the resins?
a) The mummy would have been preserved better.
b) Thieves would have stolen the gold.
c) The mummy would have disintegrated.
d) The tomb would have collapsed.
10. What were the contents of Tut’s tomb described as?
a) Haphazard and incomplete
b) Sparse and insignificant
c) Surprisingly complete and rich
d) Largely destroyed and plundered
11. What were some everyday items buried with Tut for the afterlife?
a) Jewellery and gold
b) Weapons and armour
c) Board games and food
d) Scrolls and manuscripts
12. Why did the royals of Tut’s time believe they could take their riches with them to the afterlife?
a) They were immortal gods.
b) They believed in reincarnation.
c) They were fabulously wealthy.
d) Priests told them.
13. What was used to lavishly adorn King Tut for his journey to the afterlife?
a) Precious metals
b) Glass and ceramics
c) Wood and stone
d) Fabric and leather
14. What did Carter’s men do to separate Tut from his adornments?
a) They removed the mummy’s head and severed joints.
b) They used chemical solvents.
c) They called for additional archaeological teams.
d) They abandoned the excavation.
15. What did the archaeological team use to conceal the damage caused to the mummy?
a) Sand
b) Gold
c) Linen
d) Wood
16. What was the material of Tut’s inner coffin and mask?
a) Silver
b) Bronze
c) Pure gold
d) Stone
17. What was the purpose of the garlands found on the shroud in Tut’s coffin?
a) To ward off evil spirits
b) To provide fragrance
c) To indicate Tut’s royal status
d) To signify mourning
18. What did Carter do after months of recording the funerary treasures?
a) He abandoned the excavation.
b) He began investigating Tut’s coffins.
c) He conducted medical examinations on the mummy.
d) He prepared the artefacts for display.
19. What did Zahi Hawass lean over the body to do?
a) Examine it closely
b) Perform a ritual
c) Take photographs
d) Admire the adornments
20. What did Zahi Hawass do after leaning over the body?
a) He abandoned the excavation.
b) He began recording the findings.
c) He called for additional assistance.
d) He reported his observations.
Answers-Set 3:
- b) Zahi Hawass
- b) British archaeologist
- b) Carter’s actions in the 1920s
- c) He tried to use sunlight to loosen the resins.
- d) Sunlight
- c) 149 degrees Fahrenheit
- d) He used chisels to remove the hardened resins.
- c) To prevent theft and damage
- b) Thieves would have stolen the gold.
- c) Surprisingly complete and rich
- c) Board games and food
- c) They were fabulously wealthy.
- a) Precious metals
- a) They removed the mummy’s head and severed joints.
- c) Linen
- c) Pure gold
- b) To provide fragrance
- b) He began investigating Tut’s coffins.
- a) Examine it closely
- d) He reported his observations.
Set 4:
1. What does the phrase “the mummy is in very bad condition” suggest about the mummy’s state?
a) It is well-preserved.
b) It is deteriorating.
c) It is untouched.
d) It is intact.
2. What does the expression “leaned over the body for a long first look” imply about Zahi Hawass’s actions?
a) He glanced briefly.
b) He inspected closely.
c) He walked away.
d) He ignored the body.
3. What does “Carter was the British archaeologist who discovered Tut’s tomb after years of futile searching” mean?
a) Carter discovered the tomb quickly.
b) Carter discovered the tomb after searching for a long time.
c) Carter never found the tomb.
d) Carter discovered the tomb accidentally.
4. What does “its contents, though hastily ransacked in antiquity, were surprisingly complete” suggest about the tomb?
a) It was thoroughly searched.
b) It was untouched.
c) It was partially looted.
d) It was damaged.
5. What does “they remain the richest royal collection ever found” mean?
a) The collection is lost.
b) The collection is incomplete.
c) The collection is the most valuable.
d) The collection is insignificant.
6. What is implied by “stunning artefacts in gold”?
a) The artefacts are made of gold.
b) The artefacts are ordinary.
c) The artefacts are damaged.
d) The artefacts are missing.
7. What does “their eternal brilliance meant to guarantee resurrection” suggest about the purpose of the artefacts?
a) They were meant for decoration.
b) They were meant to ensure the pharaoh’s rebirth in the afterlife.
c) They were meant to attract tourists.
d) They were meant to be traded.
8. What does “caused a sensation at the time of the discovery” imply about the reaction to the artefacts?
a) They were ignored.
b) They were controversial.
c) They were celebrated.
d) They were hidden.
9. What does “but Tut was also buried with everyday things he’d want in the afterlife” mean?
a) Tut was buried without any possessions.
b) Tut was buried with only precious items.
c) Tut was buried with common items.
d) Tut was buried with nothing.
10. What is implied by “after months of carefully recording the pharaoh’s funerary treasures”?
a) The recording process was rushed.
b) The recording process was thorough.
c) The recording process was abandoned.
d) The recording process was incomplete.
11. What does “the faded evidence of a burial in March or April” suggest about the shroud?
a) It was brightly coloured.
b) It was recently made.
c) It was old and worn.
d) It was made of silk.
12. What is meant by “the ritual resins had hardened”?
a) The resins were liquid.
b) The resins were soft.
c) The resins were solid.
d) The resins were missing.
13. What is implied by “no amount of legitimate force could move them”?
a) The force used was excessive.
b) The force used was ineffective.
c) The force used was unnecessary.
d) The force used was gentle.
14. What does “the consolidated material had to be chiselled away” suggest about the removal process?
a) It was easy.
b) It was difficult.
c) It was unnecessary.
d) It was quick.
15. What does “thieves most certainly would have circumvented the guards” mean?
a) Thieves would have ignored the guards.
b) Thieves would have avoided the guards.
c) Thieves would have attacked the guards.
d) Thieves would have worked with the guards.
16. What does “fabulously wealthy” imply about the royals?
a) They were poor.
b) They were modest.
c) They were wealthy.
d) They were generous.
17. What is implied by “they thought — or hoped — they could take their riches with them”?
a) They believed in the afterlife.
b) They believed in reincarnation.
c) They believed in charity.
d) They believed in socialism.
18. What does “lavished with glittering goods” suggest about Tut’s burial?
a) It was simple.
b) It was extravagant.
c) It was cheap.
d) It was a secret.
19. What does “they reassembled the remains on a layer of sand” mean?
a) They left the remains scattered.
b) They abandoned the remains.
c) They placed the remains carefully.
d) They hid the remains.
20. What does “the bed where Tut now rests” imply about the final resting place?
a) It is unknown.
b) It is hidden.
c) It is luxurious.
d) It is humble.
21. What is the comparison in the simile “the sun can beat down like a hammer”?
a) The sun is compared to a hammer.
b) The sun’s intensity is compared to a hammer’s force.
c) The sun is described as beating against a hammer.
d) The sound of the sun is compared to the striking of a hammer.
22. What does the metaphor “their eternal brilliance meant to guarantee resurrection” suggest about the purpose of the artefacts?
a) They were meant to attract tourists.
b) They were meant to ensure the pharaoh’s rebirth in the afterlife.
c) They were meant to be traded.
d) They were meant for decoration.
23. What is the symbolic meaning of “caused a sensation at the time of the discovery”?
a) The artefacts were physically sensational.
b) The discovery stirred up emotions.
c) The discovery attracted media attention.
d) The discovery was physically felt by those present.
24. What is being compared to in the metaphor “lavished with glittering goods”?
a) Tut’s burial
b) The richness of the artefacts
c) Tut’s adornments
d) The value of the items found in the tomb.
25. What is implied by the metaphor “the bed where Tut now rests”?
a) Tut’s final resting place is a comfortable bed.
b) Tut’s final resting place is a hidden bed.
c) Tut’s final resting place is a luxurious bed.
d) Tut’s final resting place is an unknown bed.
Answers-Set 4:
- b) It is deteriorating.
- b) He inspected closely.
- b) Carter discovered the tomb after searching for a long time.
- c) It was partially looted.
- c) The collection is the most valuable.
- a) The artefacts are made of gold.
- b) They were meant to ensure the pharaoh’s rebirth in the afterlife.
- c) They were celebrated.
- c) Tut was buried with common items.
- b) The recording process was thorough.
- c) It was old and worn.
- c) The resins were solid.
- b) The force used was ineffective.
- b) It was difficult.
- c) Thieves would have attacked the guards.
- c) They were wealthy.
- a) They believed in the afterlife.
- b) It was extravagant.
- c) They placed the remains carefully.
- d) It is humble.
- b) The sun’s intensity is compared to a hammer’s force.
- b) They were meant to ensure the pharaoh’s rebirth in the afterlife.
- c) The discovery attracted media attention.
- c) Tut’s adornments
- a) Tut’s final resting place is a comfortable bed.
Set 5:
1. What has archaeology shifted its focus towards in the intervening decades?
a) Treasure hunting
b) Intriguing mysteries of death
c) Political agendas
d) Religious artefacts
2. How did an anatomy professor 1968 reveal a startling fact about Tut’s mummy?
a) Through DNA analysis
b) Through a CT scan
c) Through an X-ray
d) Through carbon dating
3. What is one of the sophisticated tools used in modern archaeology, as mentioned in the excerpt?
a) Shovels and picks
b) Compasses
c) Medical technology
d) Paintbrushes
4. How does computed tomography (CT) differ from traditional X-rays?
a) CT scans use fewer X-rays.
b) CT scans provide a three-dimensional view.
c) CT scans are less accurate.
d) CT scans are cheaper.
5. What lingering questions about Tut does the excerpt mention CT scans might answer?
a) Where was he buried?
b) How tall was he?
c) How did he die, and how old was he?
d) What did he eat?
6. What is described as the “death rattle of a dynasty” in the excerpt?
a) Tut’s funeral
b) Tut’s ascension to the throne
c) Tut’s birth
d) Tut’s marriage
7. Who is mentioned as possibly being Tut’s father or grandfather?
a) Ramses II
b) Amenhotep III
c) Cleopatra
d) Thutmose III
8. What did Amenhotep IV, also known as Akhenaten, promote the worship of?
a) Osiris
b) Isis
c) The Aten (sun disk)
d) Horus
9. What did Akhenaten establish as the capital city?
a) Thebes
b) Memphis
c) Amarna
d) Luxor
10. What major god did Akhenaten attack, according to the excerpt?
a) Ra
b) Amun
c) Anubis
d) Hathor
11. Who describes the period of Akhenaten’s rule as “a horrific time”?
a) Howard Carter
b) Zahi Hawass
c) Ray Johnson
d) Tutankhamun
12. According to the excerpt, what did Akhenaten do to the temples of Amun?
a) Closed them
b) Rebuilt them
c) Enlarged them
d) Decorated them
13. What emotion does the phrase “coming to an end, and then Akhenaten went a little wacky” evoke?
a) Sadness
b) Anger
c) Confusion
d) Amusement
14. What university’s research centre does Ray Johnson direct?
a) University of Luxor
b) University of Chicago
c) University of Cairo
d) University of Alexandria
15. What ancient city is modern-day Amarna known as?
a) Cairo
b) Luxor
c) Alexandria
d) Aswan
16. What dynasty did Amenhotep III belong to?
a) Eighteenth dynasty
b) Twentieth dynasty
c) First dynasty
d) Second dynasty
17. Who is described as “the family that had ruled for centuries”?
a) The Ptolemies
b) The New Kingdom pharaohs
c) The Old Kingdom pharaohs
d) The Abbasid Caliphate
18. What did Akhenaten change his name to?
a) Tutankhamun
b) Ramses II
c) Amenhotep IV
d) Seti I
19. What does the “death rattle of a dynasty” refer to?
a) The decline of the New Kingdom
b) The decline of the Old Kingdom
c) The decline of the Middle Kingdom
d) The decline of the Third Intermediate Period
20. What does the excerpt suggest about the political climate during Akhenaten’s rule?
a) Stability
b) Chaos
c) Peace
d) Prosperity
Answers-Set 5:
- b) Intriguing mysteries of death
- c) Through an X-ray
- c) Medical technology
- b) CT scans provide a three-dimensional view.
- c) How did he die, and how old was he?
- a) Tut’s funeral
- b) Amenhotep III
- c) The Aten (sun disk)
- c) Amarna
- b) Amun
- c) Ray Johnson
- a) Closed them
- c) Confusion
- b) University of Chicago
- b) Luxor
- a) Eighteenth dynasty
- b) The New Kingdom pharaohs
- c) Amenhotep IV
- a) The decline of the New Kingdom
- b) Chaos
Set 6:
1. What has archaeology shifted its focus towards in the intervening decades?
a) Searching for lost civilisations
b) Studying ancient languages
c) Intriguing mysteries of death
d) Collecting valuable artefacts
2. How did an anatomy professor 1968 reveal a startling fact about Tut’s mummy?
a) Through carbon dating
b) Through a CT scan
c) Through an X-ray
d) Through DNA analysis
3. What is one of the sophisticated tools used in modern archaeology, as mentioned in the excerpt?
a) Shovels and picks
b) Medical technology
c) Compasses
d) Paintbrushes
4. How does computed tomography (CT) differ from traditional X-rays?
a) CT scans provide a three-dimensional view.
b) CT scans are less accurate.
c) CT scans use fewer X-rays.
d) CT scans are cheaper.
5. What lingering questions about Tut does the excerpt mention CT scans might answer?
a) Where was he buried?
b) How tall was he?
c) How did he die, and how old was he?
d) What did he eat?
6. What is described as the “death rattle of a dynasty” in the excerpt?
a) Tut’s funeral
b) Tut’s ascension to the throne
c) Tut’s birth
d) Tut’s marriage
7. Who is mentioned as possibly being Tut’s father or grandfather?
a) Ramses II
b) Amenhotep III
c) Cleopatra
d) Thutmose III
8. What did Amenhotep IV, also known as Akhenaten, promote the worship of?
a) Osiris
b) Isis
c) The Aten (sun disk)
d) Horus
9. What did Akhenaten establish as the capital city?
a) Thebes
b) Memphis
c) Amarna
d) Luxor
10. What major god did Akhenaten attack, according to the excerpt?
a) Ra
b) Amun
c) Anubis
d) Hathor
11. Who describes the period of Akhenaten’s rule as “a horrific time”?
a) Howard Carter
b) Zahi Hawass
c) Ray Johnson
d) Tutankhamun
12. According to the excerpt, what did Akhenaten do to the temples of Amun?
a) Closed them
b) Rebuilt them
c) Enlarged them
d) Decorated them
13. What emotion does the phrase “coming to an end, and then Akhenaten went a little wacky” evoke?
a) Sadness
b) Anger
c) Confusion
d) Amusement
14. What university’s research centre does Ray Johnson direct?
a) University of Luxor
b) University of Chicago
c) University of Cairo
d) University of Alexandria
15. What ancient city is modern-day Amarna known as?
a) Cairo
b) Luxor
c) Alexandria
d) Aswan
16. What dynasty did Amenhotep III belong to?
a) Eighteenth dynasty
b) Twentieth dynasty
c) First dynasty
d) Second dynasty
17. Who is described as “the family that had ruled for centuries”?
a) The Ptolemies
b) The New Kingdom pharaohs
c) The Old Kingdom pharaohs
d) The Abbasid Caliphate
18. What did Akhenaten change his name to?
a) Tutankhamun
b) Ramses II
c) Amenhotep IV
d) Seti I
20. What literary device, “death rattle of a dynasty,” is used in the line?
a)Simile
b)Imagery
c)Metaphor
d)Personification
Answers-Set 6:
- c) Intriguing mysteries of death
- c) Through an X-ray
- b) Medical technology
- a) CT scans provide a three-dimensional view.
- c) How did he die, and how old was he?
- a) Tut’s funeral
- b) Amenhotep III
- c) The Aten (sun disk)
- c) Amarna
- b) Amun
- c) Ray Johnson
- a) Closed them
- d) Amusement
- b) University of Chicago
- c) Alexandria
- a) Eighteenth dynasty
- c) The Old Kingdom pharaohs
- c) Amenhotep IV
- c) Confusion
- c) Metaphor
Set 7:
1. What was the original name of Tutankhamun before he changed it?
a) Tutankhaten
b) Smenkhkare
c) Akhenaten
d) Tutankhamun
2. Who was the mysterious ruler who appeared briefly after Akhenaten’s death?
a) Akhenaten
b) Tutankhamun
c) Smenkhkare
d) Ramses II
3. How many years did Tutankhamun reign for?
a) 10 years
b) 12 years
c) 9 years
d) 7 years
4. What does Tutankhamun mean?
a) God of the afterlife
b) Living image of Amun
c) Pharaoh of the Nile
d) Son of Ra
5. What organisation donated the portable CT machine to scan the mummies?
a) The Egyptian Mummy Project
b) National Geographic Society
c) Siemens
d) UNESCO
6. How many digital X-ray images were created in cross-section during Tutankhamun’s CT scan?
a) 1,000
b) 1,500
c) 1,700
d) 2,000
7. Why did the CT scanner stop working during Tutankhamun’s scan?
a) Power outage
b) Sand in a cooler fan
c) Technical malfunction
d) Overheating
8. Who joked about the “Curse of the Pharaoh” when the CT scanner initially stopped working?
a) Zahi Hawass
b) Tutankhamun
c) A guard
d) A technician
9. How long did it take to carry Tutankhamun back to his tomb after the CT scan?
a) Less than an hour
b) Less than two hours
c) Less than three hours
d) Less than four hours
10. What did Zahi Hawass express relief about after the CT scan?
a) The quality of the scan images
b) The successful completion of the procedure
c) The absence of any data loss
d) All of the above
11. What did the technician pull up on the computer screen after the CT scan?
a) Images of Tutankhamun’s hand
b) Images of Tutankhamun’s rib cage
c) Images of Tutankhamun’s skull
d) All of the above
12. What constellation was mentioned as watching over Tutankhamun?
a) Orion
b) Ursa Major
c) Cassiopeia
d) Scorpius
13. Who is described as visibly relieved after completing Tutankhamun’s CT scan?
a) A technician
b) A guard
c) Zahi Hawass
d) Tutankhamun
14. What was the purpose of the Egyptian Mummy Project mentioned in the passage?
a) To restore ancient artefacts
b) To scan and inventory mummies
c) To decipher hieroglyphics
d) To study ancient Egyptian religion
15. What event prompted Tutankhamun to change his name?
a) His accession to the throne
b) The death of Akhenaten
c) A religious restoration
d) The arrival of Smenkhkare
16. Which deity was associated with Tutankhamun’s original name, Tutankhaten?
a) Osiris
b) Amun
c) Ra
d) Horus
17. What was the purpose of scanning Tutankhamun’s mummy with a CT machine?
a) To locate hidden treasures in the tomb
b) To study his cause of death
c) To create detailed digital images of his remains
d) To perform cosmetic reconstruction
18. Who carried Tutankhamun back to his tomb after the CT scan?
a) A team of specialists
b) Workmen
c) Zahi Hawass
d) Guards
19. What was the significance of the winged goddesses mentioned in the passage?
a) They were guardians of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
b) They were associated with ancient Egyptian medicine.
c) They were symbols of Tutankhamun’s power.
d) They were part of a religious ritual performed during the CT scan.
20. What role did the National Geographic Society play in the scanning process?
a) Donating the CT scanner
b) Donating a portable CT machine
c) Providing funding for the project
d) Conducting the CT scan
21. What was the condition of the winter air when the scanning process was completed?
a) Warm and windy
b) Cold and still
c) Hot and dry
d) Stormy and chaotic
22. Who was Tutankhamun compared to in terms of his movement “regally ahead of his countrymen”?
a) Ramses II
b) Akhenaten
c) Smenkhkare
d) No one in particular
23. What did Zahi Hawass express concern about before the CT scan?
a) The potential damage to Tutankhamun’s remains
b) The accuracy of the CT scanner
c) The possibility of a malfunction during the procedure
d) All of the above
24. What did the night sky symbolise at the end of the passage?
a) The passing of Tutankhamun into the afterlife
b) The eternal vigilance of the gods over Tutankhamun
c) The cyclical nature of life and death
d) All of the above
25. Who was mentioned as joking about the “Curse of the Pharaoh”?
a) Zahi Hawass
b) A technician
c) A guard
d) Tutankhamun
Answers-Set 7:
- a) Tutankhaten
- c) Smenkhkare
- c) 9 years
- b) Living image of Amun
- b) National Geographic Society
- c) 1,700
- b) Sand in a cooler fan
- c) A guard
- c) Less than three hours
- d) All of the above
- d) All of the above
- a) Orion
- c) Zahi Hawass
- b) To scan and inventory mummies
- c) A religious restoration
- b) Amun
- b) To study his cause of death
- b) Workmen
- a) They were guardians of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
- b) Donating a portable CT machine
- b) Cold and still
- d) No one in particular
- c) The possibility of a malfunction during the procedure
- b) The eternal vigilance of the gods over Tutankhamun
- c) A guard
Set 8:
1. What does “moving regally ahead of his countrymen” imply?
a) Tutankhamun led his people with authority and grace.
b) Tutankhamun physically moved faster than others.
c) Tutankhamun travelled ahead of his fellow rulers.
d) Tutankhamun’s subjects moved aside for him to pass.
2. What does “oversaw a restoration of the old ways” mean?
a) Tutankhamun witnessed the revival of ancient customs.
b) Tutankhamun directly managed the rebuilding of ancient structures.
c) Tutankhamun supervised the renovation of modern facilities.
d) Tutankhamun ignored the traditional practices of his predecessors.
3. What does “rose on a hydraulic lift into the trailer” suggest?
a) Tutankhamun physically ascended into a vehicle.
b) Tutankhamun’s coffin was elevated using modern machinery.
c) Tutankhamun’s remains were transferred to a higher location.
d) Tutankhamun’s stature increased as he entered the trailer.
4. What does the phrase “a grey head took shape from a scattering of pixels” describe?
a) Tutankhamun’s head appeared on a computer screen.
b) The image of Tutankhamun’s head became clearer.
c) The digital reconstruction of Tutankhamun’s head was incomplete.
d) The CT scanner produced a low-quality image of Tutankhamun’s head.
5. What does”neck vertebrae appeared as clearly as in an anatomy class” mean?
a) Tutankhamun’s neck bones were visible with great detail.
b) Tutankhamun’s neck was intact and undamaged.
c) Tutankhamun’s neck bones resembled those seen in educational settings.
d) Tutankhamun’s neck was well-preserved due to embalming techniques.
6. What is implied by the phrase “the pressure was off”?
a) No physical pressure was applied during the procedure.
b) The urgency or stress of the situation decreased.
c) The atmospheric pressure in the room decreased suddenly.
d) The technicians stopped exerting pressure on Tutankhamun’s body.
7. What does “sitting back in his chair, Zahi Hawass smiled” suggest?
a) Zahi Hawass reclined comfortably in his chair.
b) Zahi Hawass leaned forward eagerly in his chair.
c) Zahi Hawass remained tense while seated.
d) Zahi Hawass moved to a different chair to relax.
8. What does “swirling sand outside” describe?
a) Tutankhamun’s tomb was filled with sand.
b) The wind caused sand to move in a circular motion outdoors.
c) Sand particles were dispersed randomly outside.
d) A sandstorm occurred outside the tomb.
9. What does “the winter air lay cold and still” mean?
a) The winter air was warm and active.
b) The winter air was cold and motionless.
c) The winter air was mild and calm.
d) The winter air was frigid and chaotic.
10. What is implied by the phrase “watching over the boy king”?
a) The boy king was under the protection of the gods.
b) The boy king was closely monitored by his subjects.
c) The boy king was responsible for overseeing the kingdom.
d) The boy king was observed by his predecessors.
11. What does “twisted in every direction” describe?
a) Tutankhamun’s body underwent contortions during the scan.
b) The CT scanner rotated to capture different angles of Tutankhamun’s remains.
c) Tutankhamun’s limbs were distorted in shape.
d) Technicians physically manipulated Tutankhamun’s body.
12. What does “rising on a hydraulic lift” mean?
a) Tutankhamun ascended to a higher position using a mechanical device.
b) Tutankhamun’s remains were elevated using traditional methods.
c) Tutankhamun’s coffin floated upwards due to buoyancy.
d) Tutankhamun climbed onto a raised platform.
13. What do “scattered pixels” suggest about the image of Tutankhamun’s head?
a) The image lacked clarity and detail.
b) The image was composed of individual colour dots.
c) The image was incomplete or fragmented.
d) The image was spread out in a random pattern.
14. What is implied by the phrase “the pressure was off”?
a) No physical pressure was applied during the procedure.
b) The urgency or stress of the situation decreased.
c) The atmospheric pressure in the room decreased suddenly.
d) The technicians stopped exerting pressure on Tutankhamun’s body.
15. What does “took on eerie detail” describe?
a) The image became clearer and more realistic.
b) The image acquired a spooky or unsettling quality.
c) The image appeared distorted and unnatural.
d) The image was enhanced to highlight specific features.
16. What is implied by “the night of the scan”?
a) The scan was conducted at night.
b) The scan occurred quickly without delay.
c) The scan was performed under low light conditions.
d) The scan took place in a short period.
17. What does “lay cold and still, like death itself” suggest?
a) The air was lifeless and devoid of movement.
b) The atmosphere was vibrant and lively.
c) The temperature was warm and inviting.
d) The environment was peaceful and serene.
18. What does “moved regally ahead of his countrymen” mean?
a) Tutankhamun led his people with authority and grace.
b) Tutankhamun physically moved faster than others.
c) Tutankhamun travelled ahead of his fellow rulers.
d) Tutankhamun’s subjects moved aside for him to pass.
19. What does “took shape from a scattering of pixels” describe?
a) The image became clearer and more defined.
b) The image remained blurry and indistinct.
c) The image was composed of individual dots.
d) The image was incomplete or fragmented.
20. What is implied by “watching over the boy king”?
a) The boy king was under the protection of the gods.
b) The boy king was closely monitored by his subjects.
c) The boy king was responsible for overseeing the kingdom.
d) The boy king was observed by his predecessors.
21. What literary device is used here, “The winter air lay cold and still, like death itself.”
a)Metaphor
b)Personification
c)Simile
d)Imagery
22. What literary device is used here, “the winged goddesses of a gilded burial shrine protected for so long.”
a)Simile
b)Personification
c)Metaphor
d)Imagery
Answers- Set 8:
- a) Tutankhamun led his people with authority and grace.
- a) Tutankhamun witnessed the revival of ancient customs.
- b) Tutankhamun’s coffin was elevated using modern machinery.
- b) The image of Tutankhamun’s head became clearer.
- a) Tutankhamun’s neck bones were visible with great detail.
- b) The urgency or stress of the situation decreased.
- a) Zahi Hawass reclined comfortably in his chair.
- b) The wind caused sand to move in a circular motion outdoors.
- b) The winter air was cold and motionless.
- a) The boy king was under the protection of the gods.
- b) The CT scanner rotated to capture different angles of Tutankhamun’s remains.
- a) Tutankhamun ascended to a higher position using a mechanical device.
- c) The image was incomplete or fragmented.
- b) The urgency or stress of the situation decreased.
- b) The image acquired a spooky or unsettling quality.
- a) The scan was conducted at night.
- a) The air was lifeless and devoid of movement.
- a) Tutankhamun led his people with authority and grace.
- a) The image became clearer and more defined.
- a) The boy king was under the protection of the gods.
- a) Simile
- b) Metaphor
