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