Polar Dream Test

How does Helen describe her hands?

• They have scrapes and scratches

• They have blood blisters

• They are too small to grip larger objects

What is Helen sleeping in during her expedition?

• A tent

• An igloo

• A house

Who is with Helen on this expedition?

• Her best friend, Max

• Her dog, Charlie

• Her husband, Pat

How did Helen know a polar bear was close by?

• She could hear the polar bear growling at her cubs

• She could hear the polar bear trudging through the snow

• She heard a deep, long growl coming from Charlie

What was Helen told to do if a polar bear came near her?

• Keep eye contact and move sideways or slightly forward

• Run away as fast as you can

• Move backwards slowly then shoot the bear

Why was she told to NOT shoot a bear unless forced to do so?

• The bear could die and they are endangered

• The bear's blood is poisonous

• A wounded bear is even more dangerous

What did Helen do to make sure the bear did not approach her and Charlie?

• Helen fired warning shots and flares towards the bear

• Helen threw food in the polar bears direction

• Helen and Charlie ran and hid in the tent

Helen was very grateful to have Charlie with her.

• True

• False

How did Helen feel about the whole experience?

• She was not scared at all and felt unhappy when it was all over.

• She was extremely scared, but felt satisfied with how she handled it.

My nerves were as tight as violin strings and my heart could have been heard at base camp. What is this an example of?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification