American Robert Peary first to reach North Pole - Test
- 1. When did Robert Peary claim to have reached the North Pole?
A) 1898
B) 1915
C) 1923
D) 1909
- 2. Which country did Robert Peary represent during his North Pole expedition?
A) Sweden
B) Canada
C) United States
D) Norway
- 3. Who was Robert Peary's African American assistant on the expedition to the North Pole?
A) David Jones
B) Matthew Henson
C) Michael Brown
D) John Smith
- 4. Which of the following ranks did Robert Peary achieve during his military career?
A) Colonel
B) Rear Admiral
C) General
D) Captain
- 5. During his final expedition, who did Robert Peary invite to accompany him as a navigator?
A) Roald Amundsen
B) Ernest Shackleton
C) Donald MacMillan
D) Richard Byrd
- 6. What was the cemetery name where Robert Peary is buried?
A) Père Lachaise Cemetery
B) Green-Wood Cemetery
C) Arlington National Cemetery
D) Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- 7. In what month did Robert Peary claim to have reached the North Pole?
A) June
B) January
C) April
D) October
- 8. What was the name of Robert Peary's specially designed Arctic vessel used in his expeditions?
A) Roosevelt
B) Discovery
C) Endurance
D) Beagle
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