A Rite of Passage (and the Importance of Penguin Etiquette) by C

In the passage “A Rite of Passage (and the Importance of Penguin Etiquette)”, the penguins are described as —

• fearful

• unconcerned for their young

• playful and friendly

• dangerous to humans

The author wrote the passage “A Rite of Passage (and the Importance of Penguin Etiquette)” most likely to —

• demonstrate the need for better travel accommodations around Antarctica. 

• explain the daily habits of emperor penguins.

• convince readers to visit exotic locations.

• reveal a revelation about the impact of trials on the enjoyment of the outcomes. 

Which sentence from “A Rite of Passage (and the Importance of Penguin Etiquette)” best suggests the main theme of the passage?

• Experiencing something new for yourself is life changing.

• Animals often exhibit surprising characteristics.

• Spending time with loved ones is important. 

• The delightful moments of life often come after challenges.

The author organizes paragraph 13 of “A Rite of Passage (and the Importance of Penguin Etiquette)” in what way? 

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast 

• Chronological

• Problem/Solution

Which is the best summary of the selection “A Rite of Passage (and the Importance of Penguin Etiquette)”?

• The writer shares how he and his daughter entered an essay contest. The winner of the contest would get to spend three weeks in Antarctica observing emperor penguins. As the father and daughter set sail from South America to Antarctica, they encountered the dangerous and stormy seas of the Drake Passage. They were bounced around and had to be strapped into their bunks for safety.

• After winning a contest, a father and daughter travel to Antarctica together. Once on the icy continent, they encounter the beautiful emperor penguins. The penguins are allowed to touch and approach them, but humans are advised not to do the same to the penguins. The daughter even got to babysit some penguin chicks on the trip. 

• Experiencing a dangerous passage through the stormy waters of the Drake Passage, a father and daughter duo arrive in Antarctica. They are taken from their shop by a helicopter and allowed to move about on the icy terrain. They are delighted by their experience observing penguins in their habitat. The penguins surround them, chirping and sliding on their bellies. 

• A man and his daughter win an essay contest and travel to Antarctica to observe the emperor penguins. The rough sailing through the Drake Passage made the trip highly uncomfortable for those on board their ship. Once arriving at their destination, the pair enjoyed observing and interacting with the penguins. The writer reflects on the dangerous journey and the reward of the experience.

Read the following sentences from the passage “A Rite of Passage (and the Importance of Penguin Etiquette)”.

 

"Then, about two and a half days after entering the Drake Passage, the waters calmed. 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 effect of the sensory language used in these sentences —

• Highlights the joy of seeing Antarctica for the first time.

• Helps the reader to envision the treacherous waters of the Drake Passage.

• Allows the reader to feel the relief felt after the stormy passage calmed.

• Demonstrates the discomfort of the extreme cold temperatures of the South Pole.

The imagery in paragraph 5 of “A Rite of Passage (and the Importance of Penguin Etiquette)” creates a ____________ mood.

• Ominous

• Admiring

• Frustrated

• Astonished

Which phrase helps the reader understand the meaning of the word notoriously in paragraph 4 of “A Rite of Passage (and the Importance of Penguin Etiquette)”?

• Violent area

• Roughest stretch of seas

• Considered to be

• To reach Antarctica