- 1. Scott's Last Expedition, written by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, is a remarkable and haunting account of the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913, led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. This literary work offers a strikingly detailed and personal narrative of the harsh realities faced by the expedition members as they ventured into the desolate and frigid landscapes of Antarctica. Cherry-Garrard, who served as the expedition's junior zoologist, provides readers with an intimate perspective on the camaraderie and struggles of the team, as well as the scientific discoveries they made, particularly in the study of Emperor penguin embryos. The account is imbued with themes of bravery, tragedy, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge, ultimately culminating in the fateful journey to the South Pole. Cherry-Garrard's eloquent prose not only captures the stark beauty and terror of the Antarctic wilderness but also delves into the psychological and emotional challenges faced by the explorers, making it a poignant reflection on human endurance in the face of devastating natural forces. This work remains a significant contribution to both exploration literature and the understanding of early 20th-century polar expeditions.
What was the primary goal of Scott's Terra Nova Expedition?
A) To study Antarctic wildlife exclusively
B) To search for mineral deposits
C) To be the first to reach the South Pole
D) To establish a permanent research station
- 2. What was Apsley Cherry-Garrard's role on the expedition?
A) Ship's captain
B) Lead meteorologist
C) Assistant zoologist
D) Expedition photographer
- 3. What famous journey does Cherry-Garrard call 'The Worst Journey in the World'?
A) The initial voyage from England
B) The final push to the South Pole
C) The search for the lost polar party
D) The winter journey to collect emperor penguin eggs
- 4. What was the main cause of death for Scott's polar party?
A) Combination of starvation, exhaustion and extreme cold
B) Attack by wild animals
C) Falling into a crevasse
D) Shipwreck on return journey
- 5. How far was Scott's final camp from the One Ton Depot?
A) 100 miles
B) 11 miles
C) 50 miles
D) 5 miles
- 6. What was the name of Scott's expedition ship?
A) Endurance
B) Terra Nova
C) Nimrod
D) Discovery
- 7. In what year did Scott's expedition depart from England?
A) 1907
B) 1910
C) 1901
D) 1912
- 8. What was the purpose of the winter journey Cherry-Garrard describes?
A) To establish a forward supply depot
B) To collect emperor penguin eggs for scientific study
C) To search for alternative routes to the pole
D) To test new cold weather equipment
- 9. Who were Cherry-Garrard's two companions on the winter journey?
A) Scott and Oates
B) Wilson and Bowers
C) Shackleton and Wild
D) Evans and Lashly
- 10. What was 'The Barrier' that the expedition had to cross?
A) A mountain range
B) A frozen ocean
C) A glacier
D) The Ross Ice Shelf
- 11. What famous last words are attributed to Lawrence Oates?
A) "The pole is ours"
B) "God save the King"
C) "I am just going outside and may be some time"
D) "I regret nothing"
- 12. Why did Oates leave the tent?
A) He went to check the weather
B) He was searching for supplies
C) He had gone mad from frostbite
D) He was sacrificing himself to help the others
- 13. How many emperor penguin eggs did the winter journey party collect?
A) None
B) Three
C) Ten
D) Five
- 14. What was the main scientific value of the emperor penguin eggs?
A) Studying embryonic development for evolutionary evidence
B) Breeding penguins in captivity
C) Analyzing shell composition
D) Testing their nutritional value
- 15. When was Scott's last expedition party found?
A) March 1913
B) January 1912
C) November 1912
D) July 1912
- 16. What was the name of the base camp where the expedition wintered?
A) McMurdo Station
B) Cape Evans
C) Winter Island
D) Port Lockroy
- 17. What was the fate of the Terra Nova after the expedition?
A) It was preserved as a museum ship
B) It sank off Greenland in 1943
C) It was destroyed in a storm
D) It returned to commercial service
- 18. When was Cherry-Garrard's book 'The Worst Journey in the World' published?
A) 1950
B) 1922
C) 1930
D) 1913
- 19. In what month did Scott's team reach the South Pole?
A) March
B) January
C) December
D) February
- 20. Who was the last survivor of the expedition?
A) Charles Wright
B) Tom Crean
C) Apsley Cherry-Garrard
D) Frank Debenham
- 21. What was the main transportation method for the polar journey?
A) Man-hauling sledges
B) Motor sledges only
C) Dog sleds only
D) Ponies only
- 22. How long did the Winter Journey take?
A) Five weeks
B) Two weeks
C) Three months
D) Six days
- 23. What extreme temperatures did Cherry-Garrard experience during the Winter Journey?
A) About -40°F (-40°C)
B) Around -20°F (-29°C)
C) Near freezing point
D) Below -60°F (-51°C)
- 24. Who reached the South Pole before Scott's team?
A) Roald Amundsen
B) Robert Peary
C) Douglas Mawson
D) Ernest Shackleton
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