Ernest Shackleton

“When Ernest Shackleton packed for his trip to Antarctica in July 1914, he seemed ready for anything.” (paragraph 1)

• “When Ernest Shackleton packed for his trip to Antarctica in July 1914, he seemed ready for anything.” (paragraph 1)

• “Shackleton was already famous when he prepared for the 1914 trip.” (paragraph 3)

• “In 1908 he had come within 100 miles of the South Pole but had turned back because of bad weather.” (paragraph 3)

• “Nearly 5,000 people volunteered to go with him.” (paragraph 4)

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following best states a central idea of “Shipwrecked!”?

• Great leaders listen to the advice of others.

• People are at the mercy of the power of nature.

• Taking necessary precautions ensures the safety of an expedition.

• Long journeys require a lot of preparation to make them successful.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which evidence from “Shipwrecked!” best supports the answer to Part A?

• “The ship was locked in ice for 10 months. By October 1915, the ice was crushing its thick wooden walls.” (paragraph 9)

• “So Shackleton bravely set out again with five of his strongest men.” (paragraph 11)

• “They sailed and rowed 800 miles in a tiny boat. . . .” (paragraph 11)

• “When it came closer, the crew recognized Shackleton.” (paragraph 12)

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the most likely reason the author included the headings in “Shipwrecked!”?

• to clearly state main ideas

• to focus attention on a forgotten event

• to offer solutions for difficult challenges

• to briefly summarize key information about an individual

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Reread paragraphs 2 and 3 of A Memoir of the Endurance Voyage. The phrase “thick weather” in paragraph 3 mainly suggests that the weather was

• constantly changing.

• powerful and impressive.

• unpleasant and frightening.

• difficult to navigate through.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following best summarizes A Memoir of the Endurance Voyage?

• Favorable weather conditions allowed Shackleton to launch a rescue mission to find his crew. The weather on the journey to Elephant Island was mostly clear, but fog near the island made the trip stressful. The crew was detected by Worsley, and the rescue party quickly approached the island to rescue the men there.

• Favorable weather conditions allowed Shackleton to launch a rescue mission to find his crew. The crew was detected by Worsley, and the rescue party quickly approached the island to rescue the men there. While rescuing the men, Shackleton gathered some important documents and necessary equipment.

• The crew was detected by Worsley, and the rescue party quickly approached the island to rescue the men there. While rescuing the men, Shackleton gathered some important documents and necessary equipment. The weather on the journey to Elephant Island was mostly clear, but fog near the island made the trip stressful.

• While rescuing the men, Shackleton gathered some important documents and necessary equipment. The crew was detected by Worsley, and the rescue party quickly approached the island to rescue the men there. The weather on the journey to Elephant Island was mostly clear, but fog near the island made the trip stressful.

• The weather on the journey to Elephant Island was mostly clear, but fog near the island made the trip stressful. Favorable weather conditions allowed Shackleton to launch a rescue mission to find his crew. While rescuing the men, Shackleton gathered some important documents and necessary equipment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which sentence best states a difference between the article and the memoir?

• The article presents only the feelings of the crew members, while the memoir also explains the feelings of Shackleton.

• The article provides a positive interpretation of the expedition, while the memoir provides a more critical interpretation.

• The article presents only a factual account of the expedition, while the memoir also shares a personal account of the rescue.

• The article provides the recollections of the Chilean sailors, while the memoir provides the recollections of the men on the island.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How is the information in both the article and the memoir mainly organized?

• in chronological order

• in order of importance

• by comparison and contrast

• through a series of examples

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7