Question

think use what you learned from reading the history article to respond to the following questions.
(1) which sentence from the article best supports the inference that one custom of the ancient egyptians was to preserve bodies after death?
a “a mound of chariot parts fills one corner.”
b “soon known as the annex, this tiny chamber holds more than 2,000 everyday objects.”
c “a collar made from 134 separate gold pieces rests on the mummy’s chest.”
d “the shrine holds tut’s liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines.”
(2) this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then answer part b.
part a
what is the meaning of suspended as it is used in paragraph 4 of the article?
a floated
b swung
c carried
d waited
part b
which phrase from paragraph 4 helps the reader understand the meaning of suspended?
a “... carter clears the annex out later, ...”
b “... by ropes, ...”
c “... which they call the antechamber.”
d “... a box containing eye makeup, and 116 baskets of food.”
(3) which paragraph best supports the idea that finding king tutankhamun’s tomb required a lot of time and money?
a paragraph 3
b paragraph 5
c paragraph 9
d paragraph 12

Explanation:

First Question (Supporting Inference)

The inference is about ancient Egyptians preserving bodies after death (mummification and organ preservation). Option D mentions the shrine holding Tut’s internal organs, which relates to the process of preserving the body by removing and storing organs. Other options: A is about chariot parts, B about the annex’s objects, C about a gold collar—none relate to body preservation.

To determine "suspended," we analyze context. "Suspended" often means held up, and "by ropes" (from Part B’s clues or typical usage) suggests being hung/floated by ropes. "Floated" (A) aligns with being suspended by ropes (like an object hung to float in place). "Swung" (B) implies movement, "carried" (C) is transport, "waited" (D) is irrelevant.

To understand "suspended," the phrase "by ropes" (Option B) is key. Ropes are used to suspend objects (hold them up/float them). Other options: A is about clearing the annex, C defines a chamber, D lists objects—none relate to suspension.

Answer:

D. "The shrine holds Tut's liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines."

Part A (Meaning of "suspended")