Matthew Henson: On Top of the World

This selection is an example of what type of genre?

• Informative article

• Historical fiction

• Biography

• Autobiography

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Which of the following best describes the overall organization of the text?

• The author relates an opinion and gives details to support it.

• The author explains the events that led to the Post Civil War reconstruction.

• The author compares and contrasts Henson to other great Arctic explorers.

• The author describes Henson's life from beginning to end.

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Where did the expedition successfully plant their flag? 

• The North Pole
• The South Pole
• Alaska
• Antarctica 

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Why was Henson's contributions to the expedition not recognized at first?

• Because he joined the latest

• Because he was not really a member

• Because he was a Black, African-American

• Because Dr. Cook lied on him

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

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What event happened in his childhood that affected his life?

• He got a dog.
• His parents died.
• He got the measles.
• He did not go to school.

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The definition of manifestation is...

• No evidence that something is present
• Evidence that something is present
• a journey taken by a group with a definite goal
• a journey taken without a specific goal

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What is an expedition?

• A car made by Ford
• evidence that something is present
• A journey taken by a group with a definite goal
• A goal-driven character

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Who was the leader of the expedition to the North Pole in 1909?

• Matthew Hansen
• The Equimos
• Commander Robert E. Peary

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What inference can you make based on the following line from the selection?

"Matthew Henson went to the Pole with Peary because he was a better man than any one of us."

• Peary wanted an African American man to be a part of the discovery.

• Macmillan believed Henson was one of their equals even though he was African American.

• Macmillan knew how valuable Henson was to Peary.

• Matthew Henson was a bright boy and a hard worker.

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Based on the evidence in the text, how can the relationship between Commander Peary and Henson best be described?

• disloyal and unfaithful

• fearful and distrusting

• distant and cold

• respectful and supportive

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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