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