Frozen Dreams

1. Why did Matthew Henson travel to the Arctic?

• A to become a cabin boy

• B to reach the North Pole

• C to go swimming

• D to open a clothing store

The water Henson fell into is described as “frigid.” This tells you that the water was

• very cold

• deep and dark

• easy to swim in

• full of big waves

Which event happened first in Henson’s life?

• Henson fell into the ocean

• Henson became a skilled sailor

• Henson reached the North Pole with Robert Peary

• Henson got a job at a clothing store.

Why did Peary offer Henson a job?

• Henson was a skilled sailor.

• Henson had been to Greenland.

• Henson knew how to drive a dogsled.

• Henson knew how to get to the jungle in

  Central America

Which statement shows that people finally gave Henson credit for his achievements?

• A Henson placed a flag in the snow at the North Pole

• In 1909, history books gave Henson credit but ignored Peary.

• Henson lived until 1955.

• Henson’s body was moved to Arlington National Cemetery

Based on the sidebar “If You’d Been an Arctic Explorer . . . ,” pemmican is a type of

• shelter

• sled

• food

• jacket