WorksheetsPolar Dream Test
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 20mins
How does Helen describe her hands?
They have scrapes and scratches
They have blood blisters
They are too small to grip larger objects
What is Helen sleeping in during her expedition?
A tent
An igloo
A house
Who is with Helen on this expedition?
Her best friend, Max
Her dog, Charlie
Her husband, Pat
How did Helen know a polar bear was close by?
She could hear the polar bear growling at her cubs
She could hear the polar bear trudging through the snow
She heard a deep, long growl coming from Charlie
What was Helen told to do if a polar bear came near her?
Keep eye contact and move sideways or slightly forward
Run away as fast as you can
Move backwards slowly then shoot the bear
Why was she told to NOT shoot a bear unless forced to do so?
The bear could die and they are endangered
The bear's blood is poisonous
A wounded bear is even more dangerous
What did Helen do to make sure the bear did not approach her and Charlie?
Helen fired warning shots and flares towards the bear
Helen threw food in the polar bears direction
Helen and Charlie ran and hid in the tent
Helen was very grateful to have Charlie with her.
True
False
How did Helen feel about the whole experience?
She was not scared at all and felt unhappy when it was all over.
She was extremely scared, but felt satisfied with how she handled it.
My nerves were as tight as violin strings and my heart could have been heard at base camp. What is this an example of?
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
