King Tut'sTomb

1. Which sentence from the articlebestsupports the inference that one custom of the ancient Egyptians was to preserve bodies after death? “A mound of chariot parts fills one corner.” “Soon known as the annex, this tiny chamber holds more than 2,000 everyday objects.” “A collar made from 171 separate gold pieces rests on the mummy’s chest.” “The shrine holds Tut’s liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines.” 2. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.Part AWhat is the meaning of suspended as it is used in paragraph 4 of the article? floated swung carried waited Part BWhich phrase from paragraph 4 helps the reader understand the meaning of suspended? “. . . Carter clears the annex out later,. . ." ". . .by ropes. . . .” “. . . which they call the antechamber.” “. . . a box containing eye makeup, and 116 baskets of food.” 3. Which paragraph best supports the idea that finding King Tutankhamun’s tomb required a lot of time and money? paragraph 3 paragraph 5 paragraph 9 paragraph 12 4. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.Part AWhat can you infer about the author’s point of view regarding the events of April 5, 1923, described in paragraph 9? The events prove that King Tut’s “curse” was real. The events probably were a coincidence. The events served as a warning about entering the tomb. The events should have been investigated as crimes. Part BWhich two sentences from the article best illustrate the inference you made in Part A? “On April 5, 1923, Lord Carnarvon died suddenly in Egypt.” “Lord Carnarvon had been in poor health for years.” "Newspapers claimed that these events were caused by King Tut's 'curse.'" "It was a chilling story." “In England, Lord Carnarvon’s dog, Susie, howled and died.” “Actually, there was no warning in Tut’s tomb.”