Onward

Who did Henson and Peary persuade to join the expedition that was NOT part of the original crew?

• Dr. John Goodsell

• Ross Marvin

• Henson's financial benefactors

• Inuit families

The men were photographed carrying flags from all of the following origins EXCEPT.... (340)

• A hand-sewn American flag

• Peary's college fraternity flag

• A Red Cross flag

• A flag from the U.S Air Force

What is shown on the map on page 339?

• The U.S.S Roosevelt's Route

• The sled team's route

• The location of the crew's camps

• All of these

What milestone did Bartlett achieve before being sent back? (337-338)

• He crossed the 88th parallel

• He was the first to reach the North Pole

• He traveled the most miles by sled

• He was the first to survive frostbite in the Arctic.

Why did rising temperatures negatively affect the expedition? (336)

• The dogs became overheated and had to rest.

• The food supplies spoiled more easily in the warmer temperatures.

• More leads opened up, and the crew had to wait for them to freeze.

• The snow melted and the dogs had no icy terrain to pull the sleds over.

What does the word sacrifice mean in the sentences below? 
Frank felt like he didn't need to sacrifice his social life for his career. 

• collect
• give up 
• lend out
• help

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word frigid mean in the sentences below? 
Jamie and her exploration team were not looking forward to the frigid conditions on their journey through Antarctica. 

• upsetting
• miserable
• exiciting
• extremely cold

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does the word deduced mean in the sentences below? '
Harold deduced that the smoke in the house was due to the burnt cheese he saw on the bottom of the stove. 

• explained
• doubted
• concluded
• misunderstood

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does the word opponent mean in the sentences below? 
Mila's opponent came over before the game began and wished her luck. 

• someone who is on the other team
• someone who is a fan
• someone who watches the game
• someone who plays on the same team

What does the word occupant mean in the sentences below? 
The occupant of the house next door to us is a huge football fan. 

• manager
• neighbor
• resident
• athlete