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