Read the following text from a journal. This excerpt is about Captain Robert Scott's expedition to the South Pole.We marched on, found that it was a black flag tied to a sledge bearer; near by the remaining camp; sledge tracks and ski tracks going and coming and the clear trace of dogs' paws—many dogs. This told us the whole story. The Norwegians have forestalled us and are first at the Pole. It is a terrible disappointment, and I am very sorry for my loyal companions. Many thoughts come and much discussion have we had. To-morrow we must march on to the Pole and then hasten home with all the speed we can compass. All the day dreams must go: it will be a wearisome return.From Robert Falcon Scott, Journals: Captain Scott's Last Expedition.Based on this excerpt, what can you conclude about Captain Robert Scott's expedition to the South Pole?

Select the correct answer.Which detail from paragraph 5 best shows that Zitkála-Šá thinks the telegraph poles are actually trees? A. "Often I had stopped, on my way down the road, to hold my ear against the pole, and, hearing its low moaning, I used to wonder what the paleface had done to hurt it." B. "Now I sat watching for each pole that glided by to be the last one." C. "Very near my mother's dwelling, along the edge of a road thickly bordered with wild sunflowers, some poles like these had been planted by white men." D. "It was the telegraph pole which strode by at short paces."

Our ship amid the ice of the Southern Ocean as we headed toward our morning destination. Adventure knows no bounds. Our ship has been exploring south of the Antarctic Circle for the past 48 hours. After awakening to a slice of blue sky and icebergs large enough to alter our course, our expedition headed to the historic Detaille Island. On shore, guests explored an abandoned hut filled with scientific remnants and other trinkets of everyday life in Antarctica. In the afternoon, we cruised through the calm, ice-filled water before stopping for a most necessary polar plunge. It’s difficult to understand just how far south we’ve gone and how remote the land is. There’s just a feeling inside that tells you that you’ve been to a special place. For over a decade Paul North has been exploring the marine ecosystems of our planet. Whereas most think of diving as a warm water activity, he has chosen the road less traveled–specializing in polar diving. This has provided many rare opportunities to dive and explore from the Arctic to Antarctica and many wondrous places in between. Based on the passage above, Could you paraphrase the section about Paul North's diving experiences in polar regions?

"The Monkey's Paw":He took something out of his pocket and proffered it. Mrs. White drew back with a grimace, but her son, taking it, examined it curiously."And what is there special about it?" inquired Mr. White, as he took it from his son, and having examined it, placed it upon the table."It had a spell put on it by an old fakir," said the sergeant-major, "a very holy man. He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow. He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it."Which sentence best explains what the author is foreshadowing in this passage?A.Mrs. White will be afraid of the monkey's paw and ask her husband to throw it away.B.Mr. White will contact the fakir to learn more about the spell he put on the monkey's paw.C.The spell on the monkey's paw will be broken, and the Whites will get everything they want.D.Mr. White will come to regret any wishes he makes on the monkey's paw.

Select the correct answer from the drop-down menu.Read the excerpt.(5) I sat perfectly still, with my eyes downcast, daring only now and then to shoot long glances around me. Chancing to turn to the window at my side, I was quite breathless upon seeing one familiar object. It was the telegraph pole which strode by at short paces. Very near my mother's dwelling, along the edge of a road thickly bordered with wild sunflowers, some poles like these had been planted by white men. Often I had stopped, on my way down the road, to hold my ear against the pole, and, hearing its low moaning, I used to wonder what the paleface had done to hurt it. Now I sat watching for each pole that glided by to be the last one.How do the underlined phrases contribute to the author's nostalgic and wistful tone?The underlined phrases contribute to the nostalgic and wistful tone by creating a sense of

In 1986, after a 56-day expedition, Ann Bancroft became the first woman to reach the North Pole. Her experience as a physical education teacher and her leadership of the first all-female team to cross the ice to the South __________ her to create a foundation that supports girls in pursuing their dreams.Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?*A. Pole to inspireB. Pole that inspiredC. Pole, inspiringD. Pole inspired