Question

“ The mummy is in very bad condition because of what Carter did in the 1920s”, said Zahir Hawass, secretary

general of Egypt’s Supreme Counsel of Antiquities, as he leaned over the body for a long first look. Carter –

Howard Carter, that is – was the British Archaelogist who in 1922 discovered Tut’s tomb after years of futile

searching. Its contents, though hastily ransacked in antiquity were surprisingly complete. They remain, the richest

royal collection ever found and have become part of the pharaoh’s legend. Stunning atefacts in gold, their eternal

brilliance meant to guarantee resurrection, caused a sensation at the time of the discovery and still get the most

attention. But Tut was also buried with everyday things he would want in the afterlife: board games, abronze razor,

linen undergarments, cases of food and wine.

1. ‘ A lond first look’ refers to Hawass’s _____________

a. intent observation of the mummy.

b. sheer emotional attachment with the mummy.

c. dismayed look at the mummy.

d. First loving glance at the mummy.

2. ‘ They remain, the richest royal collection.’ What does ‘they’ refer to?

a. Tut’s brilliance c. Tut’s mmumy

b. Tut’s sensation d. Tut’s legacy

3. Ancient Egyptians believed in ____________________

a. no life afetr death c. life after death

b. morality of men d. life without materialistic possessions

4. Resurrection means _________________.

a. the act of reassuring c. the act of resonance

b. the act of refining d. the act of arising from the dead.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, blamed Carter for “the bad condition” of the mummy. His chiselling did the damage. After 40 years Tut's mummy was X-rayed. It was found that his breast-bone and front ribs were missing.