Cause and Effect in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone
Question 2 • SS-English Language Arts 7
Based on details in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, Napoleon’s scholars and scientists receive the nickname "the donkeys" because they
Answer
A
capture the city of Alexandria and overrun the Nile Delta while riding on donkeys.
B
use donkeys as their transportation while making expeditions into the countryside.
C
collect a variety of plants and animals to study—and their favorite is donkeys.
D
keep donkeys as pets in the elegant palace that serves as their headquarters.
Explanation
Napoleon’s scholars and scientists traveled on donkeys during their excursions into the Egyptian countryside. That mode of transportation led others to nickname them “the donkeys.” The nickname was not about capturing Alexandria or keeping donkeys as pets.
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