- 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 establish a permanent research station
C) To be the first to reach the South Pole
D) To study Antarctic wildlife exclusively
- 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 search for the lost polar party
B) The final push to the South Pole
C) The winter journey to collect emperor penguin eggs
D) The initial voyage from England
- 4. What was the main cause of death for Scott's polar party?
A) Falling into a crevasse
B) Shipwreck on return journey
C) Attack by wild animals
D) Combination of starvation, exhaustion and extreme cold
- 5. How far was Scott's final camp from the One Ton Depot?
A) 50 miles
B) 11 miles
C) 100 miles
D) 5 miles
- 6. What was the name of Scott's expedition ship?
A) Terra Nova
B) Discovery
C) Nimrod
D) Endurance
- 7. In what year did Scott's expedition depart from England?
A) 1907
B) 1901
C) 1912
D) 1910
- 8. What was the purpose of the winter journey Cherry-Garrard describes?
A) To collect emperor penguin eggs for scientific study
B) To establish a forward supply depot
C) To test new cold weather equipment
D) To search for alternative routes to the pole
- 9. Who were Cherry-Garrard's two companions on the winter journey?
A) Wilson and Bowers
B) Shackleton and Wild
C) Scott and Oates
D) Evans and Lashly
- 10. What was 'The Barrier' that the expedition had to cross?
A) A glacier
B) A frozen ocean
C) The Ross Ice Shelf
D) A mountain range
- 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 was sacrificing himself to help the others
D) He had gone mad from frostbite
- 13. How many emperor penguin eggs did the winter journey party collect?
A) Ten
B) Five
C) Three
D) None
- 14. What was the main scientific value of the emperor penguin eggs?
A) Testing their nutritional value
B) Breeding penguins in captivity
C) Studying embryonic development for evolutionary evidence
D) Analyzing shell composition
- 15. When was Scott's last expedition party found?
A) July 1912
B) November 1912
C) January 1912
D) March 1913
- 16. What was the name of the base camp where the expedition wintered?
A) McMurdo Station
B) Winter Island
C) Cape Evans
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 returned to commercial service
C) It was destroyed in a storm
D) It sank off Greenland in 1943
- 18. When was Cherry-Garrard's book 'The Worst Journey in the World' published?
A) 1922
B) 1913
C) 1930
D) 1950
- 19. In what month did Scott's team reach the South Pole?
A) February
B) January
C) March
D) December
- 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) Dog sleds only
B) Man-hauling sledges
C) Motor sledges only
D) Ponies only
- 22. How long did the Winter Journey take?
A) Six days
B) Five weeks
C) Two weeks
D) Three months
- 23. What extreme temperatures did Cherry-Garrard experience during the Winter Journey?
A) Around -20°F (-29°C)
B) Near freezing point
C) Below -60°F (-51°C)
D) About -40°F (-40°C)
- 24. Who reached the South Pole before Scott's team?
A) Ernest Shackleton
B) Robert Peary
C) Douglas Mawson
D) Roald Amundsen
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