Comprehension 1
Why does Henson feel differently about the trip than the newcomers?
He has experienced the trip before and knows that it is dangerous.
What is the story, Onward, mainly about?
The first Americans to reach the North Pole
Extremely cold
Frigid
The same as
Equivalent
-ent and -ant words refer to __________ and -ence and -ance words refer to ___________.
people, qualities
What did Peary do to prevent supplies from getting buried in the deep snow?
He used six relay teams with supplies.
Why is it important to Henson to "be a part of history"?
He wants his name to live on forever. He wants to show something for all of the sacrifices he has made.
People who take part in something
Participants
Strong, lasts a long time
Durable
The word progression has the same sound for s as-
A. impose
B. sugar
C. hesitate
D. lesson
B. sugar
At the beginning of the expedition, why didn't Peary choose the team that would accompany him to the North Pole?
He wanted all of the teams to work hard to earn a spot on the last part of the journey; They needed to prove themselves; He wanted the strongest team.
What are the dangers of falling into frigid water?
It could be fatal- hypothermia, drowning, freezing to death
Expanse
Giving up something for the sake of something else
Sacrificed
What does the word occupant mean in the sentence below?
The new occupant of the apartment has an adorable little dog.
Resident
What is the last paragraph on page 333 mainly about?
How the Inuit women made clothing for the crew
In the second paragraph of page 336, what main idea do the details "steep, rocky ice ridges" and "fuel was dwindling" hint at?
The explorers are in a dangerous situation
Prepare
Prime
Proved
Affirmed
The word devote has the same sound for t as-
A. anthem
B. additional
C. butler
D. definition
C. butler
Why do Peary and Henson celebrate reaching the North Pole by going to sleep?
They are exhausted from working so hard to reach their goal and can finally relax, knowing they have reached their goal.
They drove the sledges in a large rectangle.
Concluded
Deduced
The highest point of something; end point or final stage
Culmination
What does the word independence mean in the sentence below?
At the age of twelve, Matthew Henson chose a life of independence.
Being independent; on his own; not depending on anyone else