Writing an Analysis of a Nonfiction Text — Unit test
Question 23 • DAEP-English 7 A(20 Day Term)
Read the excerpt from "Egyptian Tombs: A Grave Matter.”From the twenty-fifth century BCE, pharaohs’ tombs were located inside grand pyramids. The pyramids served as giant grave markers; however, they also served as treasure markers for grave robbers. These wicked people would strip the tombs bare of all valuables. Then they would sell the stolen items for a large amount of money. Stealing from the dead was bad enough, but for the ancient Egyptians, the act also threatened the pharaoh’s afterlife.
Answer
A
They went to great lengths to ensure that their tombs were prepared for the afterlife by placing valuables inside.
B
They liked the pyramid shape, so they used it as a tomb.
C
They thought that giant grave markers would protect them against grave robbers.
D
They placed more emphasis on their current lives than on their afterlives.
Explanation
The excerpt says grave robbers stole valuables from the tombs, and that this threatened the pharaoh’s afterlife. This shows the Egyptians placed valuables in tombs because they believed they were important for the pharaoh’s journey after death. Choice A, saying they prepared their tombs for the afterlife by placing valuables inside, is supported by the excerpt.
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