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