WorksheetsUnit 5 Week 5: Roald Amundsen, Polar Explorer
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
What text evidence supports the author’s point that the South Pole was dangerous?
average temperatures about minus fifty-six degrees
mountains rising above sea level
few animals living there
sleds pulled by 86 dogs
Read this sentence from the article.
There are mountains located at the South Pole that rise far above sea level, while the North Pole does not have mountains.
The Latin root of located is loc, which means “place.” This suggests that if you choose the locale for a party, you pick
when it will be.
where it will be.
who it will be for.
what food will be served.
From text evidence, it is clear that the author believes that
Amundsen’s group was braver than Scott’s.
Amundsen’s actions almost ruined the expedition.
Amundsen’s leadership helped the group succeed.
the weather was not bad when Scott’s group set out.
Read this sentence from the article.
The Fram also carried a hut and various supplies.
The Latin root of various is var, which means “different.” This suggests that a variety is a
new thing.
real thing.
mixture of things.
request for things.
Which word from the article meaning “to be enough for the needs of” is a homograph for the word defined below?
following all the rest; final
last
left
plan
result
Text evidence shows the author’s belief that Roald Amundsen
was very determined.
had a scientific mind.
did not like to be bored.
thought the Antarctic was beautiful.
Read this sentence from the article.
The weather was so cold that the team could not proceed.
The origin of proceed is the Latin root ceed, meaning “go.” Knowing this suggests that a victory procession is a
banner.
parade.
song.
speech.
Read this sentence from the article.
Amundsen put them on a strict schedule, regulating their work hours.
What point from the article does this text evidence support?
The men were lazy.
Amundsen liked to work.
The men hated Amundsen.
Amundsen was organized.
Read this sentence from the article.
The team members planted the Norwegian flag in the frozen ground to claim their victory over Scott.
The word claim comes from the Latin root claim, which means “shout.” Knowing this suggests that someone who proclaims the truth
is lying.
says it loudly.
says it firmly.
uses a low voice.
Amundsen’s men had to turn back at first because
they ran out of needed food.
the weather was so cold.
the dogs were too weak.
Scott had won the race.
