Frozen Dreams- Comprehension Quiz

At the beginning of the article, what did Matthew Henson dream of achieving?

• finding work on a ship as a cabin boy

• being one of the first people to reach the North Pole

• traveling to a jungle in Central America

• being buried one day in Arlington National Cemetery

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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

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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.

• The Inuit people taught Henson how to hunt and ice fish.

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Based on the article, which statement is true about why Henson got a job at a clothing store when he was 18?

• He faced racism, and no one would hire him for a job that used his skills.

• He wanted to save money to open his own clothing store.

• He thought it would be a good way to meet other explorers.

• He no longer wanted to be a sailor.

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Which detail from the text best supports the answer to question 4?

• "Matthew Henson probably didn't hear much about the Artic as a boy."

• "It was the worst job on the ship."

• "Most white business owners wouldn't hire Black Americans."

• "One day, a man named Robert Peary came into the store."

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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.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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In the phrase "Henson was deeply admired by many Black Americans," which word means the same as admired?

• forgotten

• respected

• feared

• helped

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What is the main idea of the section "Finally Recognized"?

• Peary's name was removed from history books.

• Henson is now credited with "co-discovering" the North Pole.

• Historians found where Henson and Peary planted the American Flag.

• People now understand the difficulties Henson and Peary faced in going to the North Pole.

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

• 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.

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Based on the sidebar "If You'd Been an Artic Explorer...," pemmican is a type of...

• shelter

• sled

• food

• jacket

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