The Egyptian Museum, Cairo — Questions and answers

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Where are Amir and Yuki at the beginning of the story?

Choices

  1. In a bustling market
  2. At a modern art gallery
  3. In the Egyptian Museum in Cairo ✓
  4. Exploring a pyramid

Answer: In the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

From page 1

What did Amir point to that he said was King Tutankhamun's name?

Choices

  1. A large statue
  2. A hieroglyph on the wall
  3. A painted pot
  4. A cartouche ✓

Answer: A cartouche

From page 2

What did Amir find that Yuki said was an ancient board game?

Choices

  1. A golden mask
  2. A small wooden box ✓
  3. A hidden scroll
  4. A shining jewel

Answer: A small wooden box

From page 3

What did Amir see on the side of the Senet box?

Choices

  1. A picture of a pharaoh
  2. A symbol that looked like a maze ✓
  3. A drawing of a cat
  4. Some hieroglyphs

Answer: A symbol that looked like a maze

From page 4

Why did the guard approach Yuki and Amir?

Choices

  1. To tell them it was closing time
  2. To offer them a tour
  3. To ask them not to touch the artifacts ✓
  4. To show them a new exhibit

Answer: To ask them not to touch the artifacts

From page 5

What did Yuki do after Amir convinced her?

Choices

  1. She called a museum guide.
  2. She told Amir they should leave.
  3. She carefully pushed open the door. ✓
  4. She drew a picture of the door.

Answer: She carefully pushed open the door.

From page 7

What did Amir realize the maze symbol from the Senet box was when he saw it on a scroll?

Choices

  1. A secret code
  2. A drawing of an animal
  3. A map of a secret tomb ✓
  4. A game board

Answer: A map of a secret tomb

From page 8

Why did Yuki and Amir leave the hidden chamber quickly?

Choices

  1. They were hungry for lunch.
  2. They heard approaching footsteps. ✓
  3. The chamber became too dark.
  4. They saw a sign to exit.

Answer: They heard approaching footsteps.

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