- 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 search for mineral deposits
B) To study Antarctic wildlife exclusively
C) To establish a permanent research station
D) To be the first to reach the South Pole
- 2. What was Apsley Cherry-Garrard's role on the expedition?
A) Ship's captain
B) Lead meteorologist
C) Expedition photographer
D) Assistant zoologist
- 3. What famous journey does Cherry-Garrard call 'The Worst Journey in the World'?
A) The final push to the South Pole
B) The search for the lost polar party
C) The initial voyage from England
D) The winter journey to collect emperor penguin eggs
- 4. What was the main cause of death for Scott's polar party?
A) Falling into a crevasse
B) Combination of starvation, exhaustion and extreme cold
C) Shipwreck on return journey
D) Attack by wild animals
- 5. How far was Scott's final camp from the One Ton Depot?
A) 5 miles
B) 11 miles
C) 100 miles
D) 50 miles
- 6. What was the name of Scott's expedition ship?
A) Discovery
B) Endurance
C) Terra Nova
D) Nimrod
- 7. In what year did Scott's expedition depart from England?
A) 1910
B) 1912
C) 1901
D) 1907
- 8. What was the purpose of the winter journey Cherry-Garrard describes?
A) To search for alternative routes to the pole
B) To test new cold weather equipment
C) To collect emperor penguin eggs for scientific study
D) To establish a forward supply depot
- 9. Who were Cherry-Garrard's two companions on the winter journey?
A) Evans and Lashly
B) Shackleton and Wild
C) Wilson and Bowers
D) Scott and Oates
- 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) "I am just going outside and may be some time"
B) "I regret nothing"
C) "God save the King"
D) "The pole is ours"
- 12. Why did Oates leave the tent?
A) He had gone mad from frostbite
B) He was searching for supplies
C) He was sacrificing himself to help the others
D) He went to check the weather
- 13. How many emperor penguin eggs did the winter journey party collect?
A) Five
B) None
C) Ten
D) Three
- 14. What was the main scientific value of the emperor penguin eggs?
A) Breeding penguins in captivity
B) Studying embryonic development for evolutionary evidence
C) Testing their nutritional value
D) Analyzing shell composition
- 15. When was Scott's last expedition party found?
A) November 1912
B) March 1913
C) July 1912
D) January 1912
- 16. What was the name of the base camp where the expedition wintered?
A) Cape Evans
B) Port Lockroy
C) McMurdo Station
D) Winter Island
- 17. What was the fate of the Terra Nova after the expedition?
A) It was preserved as a museum ship
B) It returned to commercial service
C) It sank off Greenland in 1943
D) It was destroyed in a storm
- 18. When was Cherry-Garrard's book 'The Worst Journey in the World' published?
A) 1922
B) 1950
C) 1913
D) 1930
- 19. In what month did Scott's team reach the South Pole?
A) February
B) March
C) December
D) January
- 20. Who was the last survivor of the expedition?
A) Charles Wright
B) Apsley Cherry-Garrard
C) Frank Debenham
D) Tom Crean
- 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) Three months
B) Five weeks
C) Two weeks
D) Six days
- 23. What extreme temperatures did Cherry-Garrard experience during the Winter Journey?
A) Near freezing point
B) About -40°F (-40°C)
C) Below -60°F (-51°C)
D) Around -20°F (-29°C)
- 24. Who reached the South Pole before Scott's team?
A) Douglas Mawson
B) Ernest Shackleton
C) Roald Amundsen
D) Robert Peary
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