Reasoning and Logic in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone
Question 6 • SS-English Language Arts 7
Read this excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone.However the change came about, it provided Champollion with a new key to the puzzle of the hieroglyphs. He soon made use of it to go a step beyond Young and establish his own worth as a scholar once and for all.What is the best prediction that can be made based on this excerpt?
Answer
A
Champollion went on to prove that Young had deciphered the hieroglyphs.
B
Champollion was not supported by other scholars and died unrecognized.
C
Champollion made new discoveries that earned him great respect.
D
Champollion and Young joined forces and began to work together.
Explanation
The excerpt says Champollion used a “new key” to go beyond Young and “establish his own worth as a scholar once and for all.” This suggests he made important discoveries that won him recognition and respect. The best prediction is that Champollion earned respect through new discoveries, not that he worked with Young or went unrecognized.
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