Frozen Dreams

Which BEST describes the mood of the introduction on page 5?

• Optimistic

• Tranquil

• Suspenseful

• Gloomy

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Read the sentence below:

“Peary, unlike Henson, had many opportunities to make his dreams come true.”

Which section explains why Matthew Henson’s opportunities were limited?

• the Introduction

• “Growing Dreams”

• “Frozen Toes”

• “Blubber and Blood”

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Which statement BEST expresses a main idea of the section “Growing Dreams”?

• Henson worked in a hat store.

• Henson became a cabin boy on a ship.

• Henson was orphaned at age 11.

• No matter the obstacles in his path, Henson was determined to see the world.

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In what way did the Inuit contribute to Henson and Peary’s success in the Arctic?

• by giving them maps

• by finishing the journey for them

• by helping them raise money

• by teaching them survival skills

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Which line supports that the Inuit helped Henson and Peary?

• “The indigenous people of Greenland, called the Inuit, did not venture near the North Pole.”

• “The Inuit believed the area was cursed by a demon called Kokoyah. . . .”

• “His new friends taught him to hunt and icefish.”

• “They faced many near-disasters.”

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On page 7, Tarshis writes that “Peary was a man of fierce ambitions.” This shows that Peary...

• had an intense desire to succeed.

• was unkind.

• was a wealthy man.

• was a skilled explorer.

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Which detail helps develop the idea that Henson was eventually recognized for his achievements?

• Henson worked as a messenger after exploring the Arctic.

• Henson lived a quiet life in New York City.

• Henson’s niece told classmates her uncle was a famous explorer.

• In 1988, Henson’s body was moved to Arlington National Cemetery.

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Read the sentence below:

“[Peary] became known as one of history’s most illustrious explorers…”

What word could BEST replace illustrious as it is used above?

• envious

• insignificant

• resolute

• well-known

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Which of the following details does NOT show that the Arctic is a brutal environment?

• “These routes were never found, though more than 100 men died trying.”

• “Unlike Peary, Henson learned the language of the Inuit and joined their celebrations.”

• “They got lost in blizzards and at times nearly starved.”

• “On one trip, Peary’s feet became so frostbitten that eight toes snapped off.”

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Which of the following statements 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.

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