Matthew Henson

According to the passage what tragic event happened to Matthew Henson when he was a child ?

• His house caught on fire.

• Both of his parent died.

• He was in a terrible car crash.

• His family died in a tornado

What was the effect of his parents dying when he was a young child?

• He was adopted into another family.

• He had to move to California.

• He had to go to Washington, D.C. to live with other family members.

• He was put up for adoption.

What happened when Matthew Henson was twelve years old ?

• He graduated from high school.

• he got job at a store.

• He went on an expedition to Greenland.

• He got a job as a cabin boy on a ship.

What did the captain of the ship teach Henson to do ?

• He taught Henson to read.

• He taught Henson to write.

• He taught Henson to navigate a ship.

• All of the above answers are correct.

After the captain died , what did Henson do ?

• He went into the Navy.

• He went to work as a store clerk.

• He went to Washington, D.C.

• He moved to the North Pole .

Who did Matthew Henson meet while working as a store clerk?

• Robert Jones

• Abraham Lincoln

• Robert Peary

• Robert Bennett

In what year did Matthew Henson finally reach the North Pole ?

• 1909

• 1902

• 1937

• 1866

Read the following sentence from the passage: Even though Henson was an irreplaceable member of the team, he was not recognized for his accomplishment. " You can infer or guess the reason why ?

• He was too young

• He was black.

• He did not want to be recognized.

• He was too old.

What did Robert Peary and Matthew Henson do together ?

• They visited The White House

• They went on several expeditions or journeys throughout the world.

• They entered a boating race.

• They both worked in a store.

Later in his life, what were some of Matthew Henson's accomplishments ?

• He released his diary of his expeditions.

• He was accepted into the Explorers Club in New York City as an honorary member.

• He received a Congressional Medal.

• All of the above answers are correct.