What does Walton tell Margaret happened to his ship at the start of Letter 4?

• The ship started to sink

• The ship became trapped in ice

• The ship was attacked

• The sailors had an argument

How does Walton describe the being they see on a sledge through the mist?

• terrifying beast

• huge man

• gigantic stature

• tiny blob

Where does Walton deduce that the man in the sea is from?

• Africa

• Australia

• North America

• Europe

How does the guest appear when he is found?

• Happy and healthy

• Very talkative

• On the brink of destruction

• Very confused

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why does the man tell Walton that he is lost at sea?

• He was exploring the arctic

• He was on a ship that sank

• He was chasing someone who ran away from him

• He was hoping to find a new species of whale

True or false:

The guest starts talking as soon as he is on the boat.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Walton feel about his guest?

• He doesn't want to talk to him

• He dislikes him

• He doesn't want to have to help him

• He seems to be obsessed by him

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Walton say he would be willing to do in the pursuit of his ambitions?

• Die

• Never marry

• Forget his family

• Hurt people

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the guest describe the dangers of ambition?

• A bee to sting you

• serpent to sting you

• A thorn in your side

• A totally wonderful pursuit

How does Walton end his letter to his sister?

• He tells her he will record everything his guest tells him

• He tells her his guest has left him

• He tells her he is giving up on his voyage

• He tells her he is no longer ambitious