U4 Test Review
Author James Cross Giblin's purpose for writing The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone is to a: inform readers about how scholars built on each other's knowledge to decipher the Rosetta Stone and learn about Egyptian history. b: explain to readers how hieroglyphic writing is similar to other languages using specific examples. c: persuade readers that Champollion was the most important of all the scholars who worked on deciphering the Rosetta Stone. d: entertain readers with an adventure story about scholars traveling through Egypt and making fascinating discoveries.
a
Which line from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone shows logical reasoning? a: Immediately Champollion thought of the one Greek leader whose name might be identified with this particular combination of letters. b: Of the nine symbols, Champollion already knew numbers 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8. c: Now he had three more signs to add to his list, those that stood for "K," "N," and "S." d: He had deciphered many cartouches from the period when Greek pharaohs ruled Egypt.
a
In the crowd at the amusement park, a little voice could be heard crying, "Mom!" The voice came from a small child who appeared to be walking by himself. He was looking around in all directions and stopping once in a while to cover his eyes and sob. Which conclusion can most logically be drawn from the details in the paragraph? a: the boy got separated from his mom b: the boy is running away from his mom c: the boy's mom is nearby and can hear him call her d: the boy has never been to an amusement park before
a: the boy got separated from his mom
Based on The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, which statement best describes Jean-Baptiste Fourier's influence on Jean-François Champollion? a: Fourier shared his research about mathematics with Champollion, which aided him in his research. b: Fourier was the first to introduce Champollion to the hieroglyphs on the Rosetta Stone, which fascinated him. c: Fourier shared his findings about the Rosetta Stone with Champollion, which helped him in his research. d: Fourier was the first to introduce Champollion to a variety of languages, which prompted his love of languages.
b
Champollion's contributions to the world's knowledge of ancient Egypt did not end with his death, however. Working from Champollion's notes, his brother Jacques-Joseph completed the Egyptian Grammar and Egyptian Dictionary that Champollion had started. The books were published in several volumes during the 1830s and 1840s, and were warmly welcomed by most scholars in France, Germany, England, and other countries. Based on the details in the excerpt, readers can infer that a: people lost interest in Champollion's work after his death. b: Champollion's brother also had an interest in ancient Egypt. c: Champollion's notes were destroyed after his death. d: other authors also published books about ancient Egypt.
b
To open a savings account at North Bank, a customer must deposit at least $100 into the account. To open a checking account at North Bank, a customer must deposit at least $500 into the account. Gervais opened a savings account at North Bank, but not a checking account. Which conclusion can be logically drawn based on these details? a: Gervais does not have $50. b: Gervais has at least $100. c: Gervais has banked at North Bank before. d: Gervais does not need a checking account.
b
According to The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what passion did Jean-François Champollion and his brother, Jacques-Joseph, share? a: the Rosetta Stone b: the life of Napoleon c: Middle Eastern history d: language and mathematics
c
Following a visit to the ruins of Karnak near Thebes, Champollion wrote in his journal: "At last I have visited the palace, or rather the city, of monuments, Karnak. . . . No nation on earth, ancient or modern, has ever conceived architecture on so noble and vast a scale. . . . The Egyptians of old thought like men a hundred feet high." Based on the details in the excerpt, the reader can infer that a: Champollion was frightened after seeing Karnak. b: Champollion was disappointed after seeing Karnak. c: Champollion was amazed after seeing Karnak. d: Champollion was confused after seeing Karnak.
c
The only hieroglyph that confused Champollion was the one for "T," which was different in the two names. What is the best evidence in the text for the prediction that Champollion will eventually figure out the "T" hieroglyph? a: Champollion promised his brother that he would not give up. b: Champollion cared only about being the first one to discover things. c: Champollion showed determination when faced with other obstacles. d: Champollion is described as a scholarly person.
c
There being assembled the Chief Priests and Prophets and those who enter the inner shrine for the robing of the gods, and the Fan-bearers and the Sacred Scribes and all the other priests from the temples throughout the land who have come to meet the king at Memphis, for the feast of the assumption by PTOLEMY, THE EVER-LIVING, THE BELOVED OF PTAH, THE GOD EPIPHANES EUCHARISTOS, of the kingship in which he succeeded his father, they being assembled in the temple in Memphis on this day declared: Which answer choice best describes the purpose of the excerpt? a: to inform the reader about the Rosetta Stone's history b: to give instructions for the use of the decree c: to explain the scene of the feast honoring Ptolemy d: to persuade the reader that Ptolemy is a great king
c
Which sentence from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone best supports the prediction that Jean-François Champollion would continue his quest to decipher the hieroglyphs for many years despite potential obstacles? a: "By the time he was seventeen, Champollion had learned Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Sanskrit, Persian, and other Near Eastern languages, as well as English, German, and Italian." b: "Champollion hotly denied these suggestions, claiming that he had arrived at his new position entirely on his own." c: "He worked on them in his spare time, even after returning to Grenoble and taking a job as a teacher." d: "However the change came about, it provided Champollion with a new key to the puzzle of the hieroglyphs."
c
Based on the details in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, how did the career of Jean-Baptiste Fourier differ from that of Jacques-Joseph Champollion? a: Unlike Champollion, Fourier studied in Paris with Sylvestre de Sacy. b: Unlike Champollion, Fourier cared more about non-Egyptian articles. c: Unlike Champollion, Fourier studied and learned many languages. d: Unlike Champollion, Fourier accompanied Napoleon to Egypt.
d
Champollion spent almost a year and a half in Egypt. On his return home to Paris, he began the huge job of deciphering and organizing all the material he had gathered. Sad to say, he did not live to see the fruits of his labor. On March 4, 1832, while preparing the results of the expedition for publication, he collapsed and died after a series of strokes. He was only forty-one. Based on the excerpt, what was the effect of Champollion's visit to Egypt? a: Champollion died at the age of forty-one. b: Champollion returned to Paris. c: Champollion published a book. d: Champollion gathered more knowledge.
d
New translations of the hieroglyphic text were made in France and Germany, and an excellent English one appeared in 1904. A few sections still remain unclear, though. This makes present-day experts hope that an even more complete copy of the hieroglyphic inscription may yet be found, somewhere in Egypt. The details from the excerpt best support which central idea? a: Present-day experts are better at translating hieroglyphics than nineteenth-century scholars. b: The English translation is more accurate than the French and German translations. c: Many more copies of the hieroglyphic text exist in Egypt. d: Translation of the hieroglyphic text is still not complete.
d
There being assembled the Chief Priests and Prophets and those who enter the inner shrine for the robing of the gods, and the Fan-bearers and the Sacred Scribes and all the other priests from the temples throughout the land who have come to meet the king at Memphis, for the feast of the assumption by PTOLEMY, THE EVER-LIVING, THE BELOVED OF PTAH, THE GOD EPIPHANES EUCHARISTOS, of the kingship in which he succeeded his father, they being assembled in the temple in Memphis on this day declared: What is the central idea of the excerpt? a: Chief Priests and Prophets were permitted to enter the inner shrine. b: The Sacred Scribes joined the assembly to record the events at the temple. c: Ptolemy became the king of Egypt when he succeeded his father. d: Many important people gathered in the temple in Memphis to honor Ptolemy.
d
