Form 7: The Desert Tomb Mystery

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Nora covered her face with a linen scarf when the desert wind kicked up a swirling sandstorm.' Why did Nora use her scarf?

2. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Because the heavy stone slab was sealed with dry mud, Nora had to use a chisel to break the seal.' Why was a tool needed?

3. WordsBox

   Nora ____ from her canteen because the desert sun ____ extremely hot.

4. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'The mirrors arranged in the corridor reflected sunlight deep into the inner tomb chamber.' How was the inner chamber illuminated?

5. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Because footprints in sand are quickly blown away by wind, Nora marked her path with red stones.' Why did she use stones?

6. WordsBox

   The shadow ____ to the secret door when the sun ____ noon.

7. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'A faint air current rushed out of the crack, blowing dust across Nora's boots.' What did the moving air indicate?

8. MultiChoice

   Extract: 'Nora poured water onto the faint wall painting, making the faded colors appear vibrant again.' How did the colors become clear?

9. WordsBox

   Nora ____ the golden beetle after she ____ away the fine dust.

10. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'Because camels store fat in their humps, they were able to journey three days without stopping for food.' Why were camels suitable for the trip?

11. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'The floor tiles gave way under Nora's weight, revealing a deep pit below.' What caused the floor to collapse?

12. WordsBox

    The desert ____ cold at night because there ____ no clouds to trap heat.

13. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'Nora placed her ear against the stone wall and heard trickling water, guiding her toward the oasis.' How did she locate water?

14. MultiChoice

    Extract: 'Because the hieroglyphs were carved deeply into granite, they remained legible after three thousand years.' Why were the writings readable?

15. WordsBox

    Nora ____ the trap because she ____ the heavy stone counterweight.