Robert Falcon Scott

What was the name of Scott's ship?

• the Aurora

• the Victorious

• the Terranova

• the Beagle

Which port did Scott sail from in 1910?

• Cardiff

• London

• Glasgow

• Southampton

Which animal pulled the sledges for the expedition?

• Sheep

• Donkeys

• Reindeer

• Dogs

How many people were left to finish the expedition when the others turned back?

• 8

• 5

• 11

• 3

What date did Scott arrive at the South Pole?

• 2nd January 1927

• 12th January 1917

• 7th January 1912

• 17th January 1912

Who was the first explorer to reach the South Pole?

• Robert Scott

• Roald Amundsen

• Ernest Shackleton

What made the journey back more difficult?

• The temperature suddenly dropped to -40°C.

• Scott became ill and had to be carried.

• They lost their supplies in a snow storm.

What were their clothes made from to keep them warm?

• Shelled microfleece, gore-tex

• Wolf skin and wool

• Fleece, wool and feathers

• Canvas, wool and reindeer fur

Which member of the team sacrificed himself in the hope that others would survive?

• Wiggerty

• Evans

• Welby

• Oates

What did Oates say as he left the tent?

• “Not all those who wander are lost.”

• "I’m just going outside. I may be some time."

• “A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for”

• "Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, sometimes you need a bit of luck."