A Rite of Passage

When describing the penguins, the author mostly focuses on their —

• concern for their baby chicks

• friendly and entertaining behavior

• ability to survive in their environment

• dependence on one another

In paragraph 4, what does the word notoriously mean?

• Frequently traveled

• Hard to locate

• Recognized in a negative way

• Viewed from a distance

Which sentence from the selection best conveys the author’s main message?

• But as mentally prepared as we were, we also had to be physically aware, as well.

  (paragraph 6)

• Every night aboard our safe and warm ship, we thought about what it takes to survive in Antarctica, an incredibly harsh place. (paragraph 19)

• Over the course of our visit, we came to respect and even revere the power of that sea. (paragraph 20)

• Both experiences were unforgettable, and one would not have been possible without the other. (paragraph 21)

The organizers of the expedition created “penguin etiquette” most likely to —

• limit the interaction between the penguins and the visitors

• minimize possible negative effects of visitors on the penguin habitat

• create awareness among the visitors about the challenges penguins face

• boost visitors’ chances of observing tens of thousands of penguins each day

Based on the selection, what did the author most likely gain from his experience?

• An understanding of how animals survive in cold climates

• An interest in other journeys that involve physical challenges

• An awareness of the types of activities his daughter enjoys

• An increased respect for the power of nature