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In paragraph 4, what does the word notoriously mean?
Recognized in a negative way
When describing the penguins, the author mostly focuses on their —
friendly and entertaining behavior
Paragraph 19 is included in the article because it _________.
provides a contrast between ship life and Antarctic conditions
The organizers of the expedition created “penguin etiquette” most likely
to —
minimize possible negative effects of visitors on the penguin habitat
What is the best summary of this selection?
Getting to Antarctica requires people to travel by ship through a rough area of the sea. After winning a trip to Antarctica to observe penguins, the author and his daughter make this difficult voyage. Once they arrive, they see thousands of penguins up close and know the trip was worth the suffering.
What can the reader infer from the last paragraph "No pain, no gain"?
The challenging journey made the penguin encounter more meaningful
Read this sentence from paragraph 8.
For the first time on our journey, we walked out on deck and felt the sweet bite of the cold, clean air on our faces.
The sensory language in this sentence best reveals the author’s —
sense of relief and accomplishment at having arrived in Antarctica
Which sentence from the selection best conveys the author’s main message?
Both experiences were unforgettable, and one would not have been possible without the other. (paragraph 21)
Why does the author include details about the Drake Passage in paragraphs 4-5?
To show how challenging it was to reach Antarctica.
Which sentence from the selection best expresses the author’s enthusiasm during his observation of the penguins?
And I will never forget the penguin that, when I jokingly asked which
way back to the helicopters, pointed a wing in the correct direction.
(paragraph 18)
Based on the selection, what did the author most likely gain from his experience?
An increased respect for the power of nature
Which sentence from the text best shows the author’s excitement about seeing penguins for the first time?
“The closer our ship got, the more it seemed as if the animals were welcoming us.”