Wordlywise Lesson 6E

Wordlywise Lesson 6E

Doing It the Hard Way

Multiple Choice

From which continent did Ann and Live LEAVE when they flew to Queen Maud Land?

• Antartica

• Africa

• North America

• Australia

Multiple Choice

Why did Ann and Live go so slowly during the first part of the trip?

• There was too much wind.

• They had to watch out for polar bears.

• They had to watch out for chasms.

• There was a blizzard.

Multiple Choice

When could it be difficult to rig the sails?

• When they ran out of rope.

• When they lost their sleds.

• When a polar bear ate their sails.

• When the wind was very strong.

Multiple Choice

Why was travel easier when they reached the area around the South Pole?

• They could just sled down the hills.

• The flat plateau was easier to cross.

• There was less wind.

• The ice was more slippery.

Multiple Choice

What did a gust of wind do while Ann was being pulled by a sail?

• Lifted her up in the air.

• Made her sail blow away.

• Knocked her sled off her feet.

• Knocked her to the ground.

Multiple Choice

How much time did Live and Ann allow for their crossing?

• one month

• from November 1 to February 22

• two weeks

• from November 1 to February 14

Multiple Choice

Why was the wind important for Ann and Liv?

• It slowed them down.

• It made it more fun.

• It helped them go faster.

• It was not important for them.

Multiple Choice

What quality would you credit Live and Ann for having?

• average

• suitable

• ambitious

• frail

Open Ended

Name two things that made the trip and ordeal for Live and Ann.