a colored man being an effective member of a serious Arctic expedition

the fact that he knows only some of his friends of Arctic exploration and discovery by letter

unlocking the door, which held the mystery of the Arctic, and planting the American flag there

the fact that race, or color, or bringing-up, or environment counts nothing against a determined heart, if it is backed and aided by intelligence

He describes the sequence of events that lead to him and his team reaching the North Pole.

He describes the sequence of events before Captain Bartlett and his two boys started on his return journey.

He describes the sequence of events that took place after he returned to America from the North Pole.

He describes the sequence of Peary's expeditions, which he has been a part of.

"...and the sledge he safeguarded was of much more importance, for it held, as part of its load, the Commander's sextant, the mercury, and the coils of pianowire that were the essential portion..."

"...Commander Peary had had the best of the going, for he had brought up the rear and had utilized the trail made by the preceding parties, and thus he had kept himself in the best of condition..."

"Day and night were the same. My thoughts were on the going and getting forward, and on nothing else."

"The cowardice of their fellow Esquimos at the 'Big Lead' on this journey did not in the least demoralize them..."

disloyal and unfaithful

fearful and distrusting

distant and cold

respectful and supportive

Commander Peary reached the North Pole with his team in April 1909 and planted the American flag.

An Esquimo named Ootah saved Henson's life after he slipped and fell into the water.

Henson, an African American man, was a key member of a serious Arctic expedition.

Henson has great affection for the Esquimo members of his team.

dishonest and disloyal

reliable and loyal

weak and unreliable

creative and flexible

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However

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Instead

Henson felt great nausea and was glad to be done with the exploration.

Henson felt a savage joy and exultation. He felt that he had been chosen by fate to represent his race in this world accomplishment

Henson felt much grief and could not understand why he was surrounded by snow.

Henson felt very proud to be a representative of the European race and would be remembered in Germany forever.

He managed the Eskimo members of the team.

He killed three (3) wolves while on his exploration.

He saved Ootah's life.

He was the first European to reach the North Pole in December.