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Do Mummies Belong in Museums

Authored by Lindsay Snyder

English

5th Grade

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Do Mummies Belong in Museums
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is a mummy?

a dead body wrapped in cloth

a case that dead bodies are kept in

treasure found with a dead body

a piece of art from long ago

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Some museums question whether it is right to display mummies because it can be seen as _________.

educational

exciting

confusing

disrespectful

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the main idea of “Bringing History to Life”?

People are not interested in seeing mummies.

People can learn a lot from mummies.

Only living things should be displayed in museums.

Museum displays should be more interactive.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Based on the article, how do mummy exhibits help museums?

They allow museums to respect the wishes of ancient Egyptians.

They keep the museums darker and quieter.

They help experts find more mummies.

They attract many visitors.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

According to the article, why do some people believe mummies should NOT be displayed in museums?

They are unsettling to look at.

They are not well cared for.

They are displayed like objects instead of people.

They are from too far back in history.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which sentence supports the idea that ancient Egyptians might NOT want to be displayed in museums?

“For more than 100 years, mummy exhibits have helped teach people about ancient Egypt.”

“Some say that mummy exhibits are helping ancient Egyptians achieve the everlasting life they wanted.”

“They placed mummies inside tombs that were often hidden deep underground.”

“We can also learn about them online and from books and documentaries.”

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How do the photographs support the ideas in the debate?

They provide visual evidence.

They distract from the main points.

They are irrelevant to the debate.

They confuse the audience.

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

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