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- 1. Multiple Choice
In paragraph 5, the word advanced means —
A. removed from the proper place
B. caused to become less important
C. proved the harmful effects of
D. made happen faster
- 2. Multiple Choice
What happened to the Great Pyramid as Cairo increased in size and population?
F. It started sinking into the desert sand.
G. People used its outer rock to build other structures.
H. Water started collecting inside its walls.
J. The natural elements started wearing down its outer layers.
- 3. Multiple Choice
The author included paragraph 8 most likely to explain —
A. why the pyramids are popular with tourists
B. when tourists can visit the pyramids
C. what can be done to preserve the pyramids
D. who is responsible for restoring the pyramids
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which sentence best highlights that the author is impressed with the creation of the Great Pyramid?
F. Many people have wondered how the ancient Egyptians could have built such a massive structure.
G. Fortunately one man, the archaeologist Zahi Hawass, made it his life’s goal to restore the Great Pyramid and the smaller pyramids that surround it.
H. In fact, the structure has lost about 30 feet of its original height.
J. Historians have learned that the pyramid’s builders were farmers
- 5. Multiple Choice
The author organizes paragraphs 5 through 8 for the purpose of describing the —
A. events that led to the Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking
B. causes of the Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and the effects this problem is having on the Egyptian people
C. Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and comparing it with the problems of other Egyptian pyramids
D. Great Pyramid’s problem with shrinking and the efforts being made to solve it
- 6. Multiple Choice
The photograph below paragraph 2 is included with the selection to help the reader understand how —
F. the Great Pyramid has changed over time
G. large the Great Pyramid is compared with other pyramids
H. many visitors the Great Pyramid attracts
J. the Great Pyramid was constructed
- 7. Multiple Choice
Based on information in the selection, with which statement would Hawass most likely agree?
A. Historical monuments around the world should be fully open to tourists.
B. People should take care to protect historical monuments around the world.
C. Countries need to stop constructing modern cities near historical sites.
D. Modern buildings are often more impressive than ancient ones.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the best title for the diagram?
F. Effects of Nature on the Appearance of Pyramids
G. Changes That Need to Be Made to the Great Pyramid
H. Reasons Tourists Should Stop Visiting Pyramids
J. Why the Great Pyramid Is Shrinking
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