The Mummy's Curse - Session 10 - Reading Comprehension

In Session 10 of "The Mummy's Curse" reading comprehension, students delve into the mystery and intrigue surrounding Tutankhamun's tomb. The session poses various questions designed to assess students' understanding of the text. For instance, students explore the reason behind Abdel's respectful removal of flowers from the tomb and Arthur Conan Doyle's conviction that Tutankhamun was murdered. They also examine the meaning of the term 'hot-foot' and discuss Doyle's concerns about leaving Tutankhamun's remains in Egypt.

The session continues to challenge students with questions about the characters' reactions, such as why Doyle and the time-thieves freeze when the sarcophagus fills with blood, and what prompts Doyle to suggest persuading Howard Carter to find an alternate exit from the tomb. Additionally, the session investigates Luna's heightened fear upon re-entering the tomb and seeks Konstantin's rationale for the blood witnessed the previous night. To conclude, students are tasked with summarising the session in no more than 50 words, encapsulating the key events and revelations of this engaging comprehension activity.