The Mummy's Curse - Session 11 - Reading Comprehension answers

In Session 11 of "The Mummy's Curse," students explore a range of phrases and their meanings through a reading comprehension exercise. The phrase 'plagued by the gentlemen of the press' implies persistent harassment by the media. The character Luna recognises a letter from her father by his characteristic use of a Rorschach ink blot. Her father, William Boot of Fleet Street, introduces himself formally. The narrative also reveals that Daniel Goodhart is in Egypt to prevent the removal of Tutankhamun's body. The term 'the lowest of the low' describes individuals lacking morals and scruples, while 'sell like hot cakes' indicates selling rapidly in large numbers. Luna's father avoids being seen with Arthur Conan Doyle and the time-thieves to prevent any association that could expose Daniel's source of information.

The session's summary, in under 50 words, would encapsulate the key elements of the narrative and the comprehension questions addressed. It would succinctly cover the main plot points and character motivations, such as the media's relentless pursuit, Luna's recognition of her father's correspondence, the reasons behind Daniel Goodhart's presence in Egypt, and the strategic avoidance of certain associations by Luna's father to protect their covert operations.