CKLA Unit 9 Lesson 10

Part A: Which statement best describes Hudson's reasoning for trying to sail over the North Pole?

• He thought the summer sun would melt enough ice

• He believed it was the shortest route to Asia

• He wanted to study Arctic geography

• He hoped to find new trading partners

Part B: Which evidence from the text best supports your answer to Part A?

Correct Answer: He thought the summer sun would melt enough ice.

• "Hudson's idea was to sail north, right over the North Pole"

• "He knew the polar region was cold and icy"

• "He thought the summer sun might melt a lot of the ice"

• "Hudson had an interest in exploring Arctic geography"

What does the word "archipelago" mean as used in the text?

In mid-July they reached the Spitsbergen archipelago [ahr-kuh-pel-uh-goh] which is a chain of islands that has an arctic climate. When Hudson tried to navigate this region, it was surrounded by pack ice, or frozen seawater. On May 16, Hudson’s ship almost got stuck in the ice. For a while, it was “touch and go.” A few days later, Hudson decided he could not reach the North Pole because of all the ice. He turned around and sailed back to England.

• A frozen ocean

• A chain of islands

• A type of climate

• A sailing route

What does the phrase "touch and go" mean as used in the passage?

• A game the sailors played

• An uncertain situation

• A sailing technique

• A type of ice formation

According to the text, how did Hudson's interaction with some Native Americans demonstrate their peaceful intentions?

• They offered him food and shelter

• They broke their arrows and threw them in the fire

• They taught him how to build canoes

• They showed him their hunting grounds

Part A: What was the author's main purpose in including Hudson's journal entry?

• To show Hudson's writing style

• To provide firsthand information about Native American life

• To explain why Hudson left the area

• To describe the weather conditions

Part B: Which detail from the journal entry best supports your answer?

Correct Answer: To provide firsthand information about Native American life.

• The description of the house construction

• The mention of breaking arrows

• The reference to the ship

• The details about food storage

Based on context clues, what does the word "mutiny" mean?

In late September, Hudson decided to sail back to Europe. He himself wanted to stay in the “New World” for the winter, but his men were tired of exploring and were threatening to mutiny.

• To explore new territory

• To rebel against leadership

• To sail in dangerous conditions

• To abandon a ship

Which two statements describe how traveling up the river affected Hudson?

• To avoid being attacked by natives, Hudson and his men did not leave their ship.

• Because Hudson accepted the chief’s invitation, he discovered the friendly hospitality of the Native Americans.

• Because the area was welcoming, Hudson wanted to stay through the winter.

• Because the Indian village was small, many people lived in tiny houses.

• To reach the Atlantic Ocean, Hudson captured the chief so that he could guide them back to England.

Which of the following is an outcome of decisions Hudson made while traveling up the river?

• New Amsterdam was later renamed New York.

• The fur trade along the Hudson River began.

• The sailors mutinied and took control of the ship.

• Hudson’s men developed scurvy.