Secrets of the Pyramids

1. What did researchers recently discover in the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• A. a room filled with treasure
• B. a new mummy
• C. a giant stone block
• D. a hidden corridor

2. Which of the following remains a mystery?

• A. when the Great Pyramid was constructed
• B. who was buried in the Great Pyramid
• C. exactly how the Great Pyramid was built
• D. where the Great Pyramid is located

3. [Part A] Based on the article, you can infer that archaeologist Mark Lehner ___.

• A. believes that more will be learned about the Great Pyramid
• B. is worried that the Great Pyramid is collapsing
• C. believes that other pyramids are hidden near the Great Pyramid
• D. is building a replica of the Great Pyramid

4. [Part B] Which detail from the article best supports the answer to question 3?

• A. “‘They didn’t want that passage to be crushed by the weight of the pyramid,’ explains archaeologist Mark Lehner.”
• B. “Lehner says advances in technology will likely lead to more discoveries.”
• C. “He’s been studying the pyramids of Giza for more than 40 years.”
• D. “But experts say the space is actually an important piece of the puzzle.”

5. Lunar means having to do with ___.

• A. India
• B. water
• C. the South Pole
• D. the moon

6. What is the main purpose of the article?

• A. to list all of the major news events from 2023
• B. to describe a few big news events from 2023
• C. to review popular movies and music from 2023
• D. to look ahead to important events in 2024

7. What shocking news about Lionel Messi did sports fans get this year, according to the article?

• A. He had led his team to a World Cup victory.
• B. He had been named the world’s best player.
• C. He had decided to play for a U.S. team.
• D. He had decided to play for Argentina.

8. Which word or phrase is most similar in meaning to inducted?

• A. opened
• B. forgotten about
• C. accepted into
• D. suggested

9. According to the article, which is a factor considered when picking toys for the National Toy Hall of Fame?

• A. how a toy is constructed
• B. where a toy is sold
• C. how much a toy costs
• D. how much a toy sparks kids’ imaginations

10. One argument against regifting is that doing it ___.

• A. can save you time and money
• B. keeps unwanted toys out of landfills
• C. could hurt the person who gave the gift to you
• D. shows you are a thoughtful gift giver