"Frozen Dreams"

Which word BEST describes the mood of the introduction?

• optimistic

• tranquil

• suspenseful

• gloomy

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5D

On page 5, the subtitle states of Henson: "It would take decades for the world to discover him." Which sections help reader understand why?

• the introduction and "Kingdom of Ice"

• "Growing Dreams" and "Out of the Shadows"

• the sidebar "If You Went With Matthew Henson to the North Pole..." and "Frozen Toes"

• "Frozen Toes" and "Blubber and Blood"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.W.7.9A

Which statement BEST describes the role the Inuit played in Henson and Peary's expeditions?

• The Inuit picked up Henson and Peary after their expedition was over.

• The Inuit entertained Henson and Peary with legends about the North Pole.

• The Inuit invited Henson to their celebrations.

• The Inuit taught Henson and Peary survival skills that were critical to their success.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.W.7.9A

On page 7, author Lauren Tarshis writes that "Peary was a man of fierce ambitions." Based on context clues, which is the definition of ambition?

• a desire for success, honor, or power

• the total of a person's experience and education

• the quality of being kind and unselfish

• a line of ancestors

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following sentences CANNOT be supported by information in the article?

• What is recorded as historical fact may not always be reliable.

• The United States eventually recognized Henson for his achievements in the Arctic.

• Henson was as important as Peary to the success of their Arctic expeditions.

• Peary later regretted not giving Henson proper recognition for his contributions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Identify the definition of arduous:

• Something that is difficult to achieve and requires a lot of effort

• Something that involves risk

• To make a loud, clear, sound

• To make an official order to do something

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

Who was not recognized for discovering the North Pole for many years because of racial discrimination?

• Robert Peary

• Inuit Seegloo

• Frederick Douglass

• Matthew Henson

Who did Matthew Henson discover the Arctic North Pole with?

• Frederick Douglass

• Josephine Peary

• Robert Peary

• Ooqueah Inuit

What is the definition of illustrious:

• a dangerous place

• a part of the industrial revolution

• Someone that is admired.

• Someone who is disliked

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the definition of mandate:

• an admired person

• a risky situation

• An official order to do something

• something that looks unfriendly, threatening, or discouraging.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4