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Home of the Blizzard by Douglas Mawson
  • 1. Who is the author of 'Home of the Blizzard'?
A) Frank Wild
B) Robert Falcon Scott
C) Douglas Mawson
D) Ernest Shackleton
  • 2. What year did Mawson's Antarctic expedition begin?
A) 1911
B) 1907
C) 1910
D) 1912
  • 3. Which continent is the setting of 'Home of the Blizzard'?
A) Antarctica
B) Australia
C) Europe
D) North America
  • 4. What did Mawson primarily document in his book?
A) The flora and fauna of Antarctica
B) Different explorers' tales
C) Historical battles
D) His experiences and challenges
  • 5. In what capacity did Mawson serve during the expedition?
A) Navigator
B) Chief cook
C) Supplies manager
D) Leader
  • 6. Which animals were often found in the Antarctic region that Mawson observed?
A) Penguins and seals
B) Monkeys and tigers
C) Deer and foxes
D) Bears and wolves
  • 7. What was the primary goal of Mawson's expedition?
A) Exploring the North Pole
B) Finding new trade routes
C) Establishing a new colony
D) Scientific research
  • 8. What device did Mawson use for navigation?
A) A GPS unit
B) A sextant
C) An astrolabe
D) A compass
  • 9. What was a major physical challenge faced by Mawson's team?
A) Heat exhaustion
B) Dehydration
C) Frostbite and hypothermia
D) Altitude sickness
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