Question

Based on the sequence of events described in The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone, what is the first effect of the Rosetta Stone missing three of its four corners?

The scholars are unable to read the Greek passage.
The scholars ask the soldiers to locate the other pieces.
The soldiers begin searching for the remaining pieces.
The soldiers immediately hand the slab to their officer.

Answer 1

The first effect of the Rosetta Stone missing three of its four corners is that **the scholars are unable to read the Greek passage.** This is because the missing corners likely include crucial parts of the text needed to understand the Greek section, which hinders the scholars' ability to decipher the inscription.