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14 July, 21:29

Read this excerpt from The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin.

In the next few years following the publication of his book, Champollion deciphered many more hieroglyphs. He was named "Keeper of the Egyptian Collections" in Paris in recognition of his accomplishments. Then, in 1829, he got what he had always wanted. With the backing of the French government, he journeyed to Egypt to see the ancient hieroglyphic inscriptions for himself.

Based on the details in the excerpt, readers can infer that Champollion had a strong desire to

A) visit Egypt.

B) publish books.

C) serve in government.

D) start a collection.

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  1. 14 July, 23:15
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    Where the excerpt states,

    " Then, in 1829, he got what he had always wanted. With the backing of the French government, he journeyed to Egypt to see the ancient hieroglyphic inscriptions for himself."

    A is the correct answer
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