A Journey To The Center Of The Earth E-42: We Begin Our Journey

The map that Professor Hardwigg showed to Harry was

• a map of many craters.

• a map of the Sneffels mountain.

• a map of Iceland.

• a map of the center of the earth.

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Arne Saknussemm had discovered that, during the month of June,

• it was not safe to enter any of the craters.

• the center of the earth would be as hot as the sun.

• the shadow of Mount Scartaris crossed over one particular crater that would lead him to the center of the earth.

• there was a chance that the volcano could erupt.

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Why wasn't Harry looking forward to the journey as much as his uncle was?

• He didn't want to leave Gretchen. He wanted her to go with them.

• He feared the unknown.

• He was afraid they would get lost on the mountain.

• He didn't want to leave Germany.

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Harry expected Gretchen to be against the journey because

• they wouldn't be seeing each other for a while.

• she knew he didn't travel well by sea.

• the trip would put his life in danger.

• he would be going to a foreign country.

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Gretchen was happy to see Harry go because

• she wanted to be alone for a while.

• she knew that this was a chance for Harry to discover many wonderful things.

• she was too busy making wedding plans to spend time with Harry.

• she knew it would please Professor Hardwigg.

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First, Harry and his uncle packed the things they would need for their journey. Then, they boarded the boat that would take them to Iceland. Next,

• they were met by a friend of Harry's uncle.

• they were introduced to Hans who would be their guide.

• Professor Hardwigg became ill.

• Professor Hardwigg had a wonderful time talking with his friend.

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Why was it that Harry didn't understand what his uncle and Hans spoke about?

• They were speaking in a foreign language.

• They spoke in whispers and Harry couldn't hear them.

• They were discussing earth science that Harry had little knowledge of.

• Harry really wasn't paying attention; he was thinking of Gretchen.

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While getting ready for the trip, Harry became upset when he found

• no flashlight among the equipment.

• no rifles among the equipment.

• no medicines among the equipment.

• no drinking water among the equipment.

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Another name for this story could be

• "Harry's Fears."

• "Meeting Hans."

• "Traveling By Sea."

• "The Adventure Begins."

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This story is mainly about

• the beginning of a dangerous, but exciting journey.

• meeting strangers in a foreign land.

• the history of Iceland.

• the equipment needed when making a long trip.

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