Writing an Analysis of a Nonfiction Text — Unit test

Question 1

Read the excerpt from “Egyptian Tombs: A Grave Matter.”From the twenty-fifth century BCE, pharaohs’ tombs were located inside grand pyramids. The pyramids served as giant grave markers; however, they also served as treasure markers for grave robbers. These wicked people would strip the tombs bare of all valuables. Then they would sell the stolen items for a large amount of money. Stealing from the dead was bad enough, but for the ancient Egyptians, the act also threatened the pharaoh’s afterlife.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

grave robbers were unconcerned about the pharaohs’ afterlife.

Question 2

Which excerpt from "Egyptian Tombs: A Grave Matter” shows the author’s view of the grave robbers?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

These wicked people would strip the tombs bare of all valuables. Then they would sell the stolen items for a large amount of money.

Question 3

Read the excerpt from "Egyptian Tombs: A Grave Matter.”From the twenty-fifth century BCE, pharaohs’ tombs were located inside grand pyramids. The pyramids served as giant grave markers; however, they also served as treasure markers for grave robbers. These wicked people would strip the tombs bare of all valuables. Then they would sell the stolen items for a large amount of money. Stealing from the dead was bad enough, but for the ancient Egyptians, the act also threatened the pharaoh’s afterlife.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They went to great lengths to ensure that their tombs were prepared for the afterlife by placing valuables inside.

Question 4

The author of “Egyptian Tombs: A Grave Matter” uses opinions and evidence to communicate her viewpoint that

Revolt · Accepted Answer

removing items from the tombs of the ancient pharaohs is wrong.

Question 5

Read the excerpt from "Egyptian Tombs: A Grave Matter.”The pharaohs were aware of these crimes, so they took precautions. Many had their pyramids constructed with twisting pathways and decoy chambers. Only one secret passage led to the real tomb, and that was sealed off with huge granite blocks. Often guards were employed as well. Severe punishment awaited thieves who were caught, since the Egyptians considered grave robbery an outrageous crime.None of the pharaohs’ precautions stopped the thieves, however. Eventually, they realized that they needed a new place for burial—a place that would protect their bodies and treasure for all of eternity. They found it in the Valley of the Kings, a barren area that was difficult to travel to. The pharaohs began putting underground tombs there in the sixteenth century BCE.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Because none of the precautions they took were effective, the pharaohs found a new burial ground in the Valley of the Kings.

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