Do Mummies Belong in Museums?

The most likely reason people think that mummies do not belong in museums is because - 

• 1. it is a boring topic and no one wants to learn about it. 

• it goes against the wishes of the dead.

• 1. they draw too much attention to the museum displays. 

• 1. the mummies are too much work to set up at the museum. 

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In the section “Left Alone”, what key idea about mummies is best supported?

• 1. Animals should not have been turned into mummies. 

• 1. There are many ways to learn about mummies instead of having them in museums. 

• 1. The mummy exhibits go against the wishes of the dead and are disrespectful. 

• 1. Taking photos should not be allowed in museums. 

What claim does the author make in the section, “Bringing History to Life”?

What claim does the author make in the section, “Left Alone”?

In the section “Left Alone”, what fact best supports the author’s claim that mummies should not be in museums?

• 1. They placed mummies inside tombs that were often hidden deep underground. 

• 1. We could study the objects ancient Egyptians left behind. 

• Taking photos isn’t allowed.

• Mummies draw attention to the past.