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