Part 3: Using Media to Extend Understanding of an Informational Text — Quiz
Question 9 • English Language Arts 12
Read the excerpt from A History of the World in 100 Objects. The drum was found by Kitchener’s army near Khartoum after the Anglo-Egyptian reconquest of the city. Once again it was re-carved – or re-branded – to make a political statement: near the tail of the bush calf Kitchener added the emblem of the British Crown. It was then presented to Queen Victoria. Which conclusion about historical significance can be drawn from this information?
Answer
A
The emblem of the British crown was commonly found already engraved on foreign artifacts.
B
The carving on the slit drum was viewed as an unimportant addition by Kitchener’s army.
C
The carving on the slit drum is representative of British rule over African territories.
D
The emblem of the British crown was carved onto all artifacts found by the British army.
Explanation
The excerpt says Kitchener’s army added the British Crown emblem to the drum to make a political statement, then presented it to Queen Victoria. This suggests the carving symbolized British power and rule over African territories. The passage does not say the emblem was commonly found on foreign artifacts or added to every artifact.
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