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