Think Up A Dramatic Discovery - Questions p. 216-217

Sabina wants to strengthen the introduction of her story. Which of these sentences could replace sentence 7 to improve the focus?

• He shoved open the heavy stone door and revealed an amazing sight.

• He thought he had come to a door that would lead to the Pharaoh.

• A career in archaeology had led him here.

• At long last, his years of searching had led to this remarkable place.

Sabina wants to strengthen the coherence of her story. Which of the following is the BEST replacement for the words how people lived in sentence 8?

• structures

• civilizations

• stories

• areas

Which sentence should be deleted to improve the focus of Sabina’s story?

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 9

• Sentence 10

• Sentence 12

Sabina wants to add a detail that will improve the coherence of her story. Which is the BEST sentence to add after sentence 18?

• The clothing, jewelry, food, oils, ointments, weapons, and games were important to the Pharaoh.

• Dr. Sachs knew from his years of study that these items held special meaning for the Egyptians.

• Ancient Egyptians were known to be buried with all of their belongings.

• Dr. Sachs knew these artifacts were the way for the ancient Egyptians to provide their leader with every necessity after his death.

Which sentence BEST follows sentence 20 to improve the coherence of the conclusion?

• He had seen enough.

• Finally, his years of work had paid off.

• Egypt was going to give him the answers he needed.

• Pharaoh Ramesses VIII would be proud.

Which detail from the passage supports the idea that Dr. Sachs is determined?

• He placed his hands on the cold, stone walls

• He knew he was the first man to touch these walls in thousands of years

• Years of study and searching had led him to this place

• He turned on his battery-powered lantern to survey his surroundings

What can be inferred about Dr. Sachs’s character from the passage?

• A) He is easily discouraged

• B) He is passionate about archaeology

• C) He is afraid of the dark

• D) He is uninterested in history