AMC Explorers or Boys Messing About

What does the title suggest about the two men?

• They are skilled explorers

• They are public nuisances

• They are both skilled explorers and public nuisances

• None of the above

What does the title imply about the taxpayer?

• They will be respected

• They will be frustrated

• They will be angry

• They will have to pay for the rescue

How does the author portray the men's expeditions?

• As successful and admirable

• As reckless and ridiculous

• As dangerous but impressive

• As naive but entertaining

What happened during the men's last expedition?

• They successfully crossed the Bering Strait

• They were intercepted by Russian military planes

• They were rescued by the Royal Navy

• They encountered hostile weather conditions

What resources were involved in the men's rescue?

• Royal Navy, RAF, and British Coast Guard

• Chilean naval ship and Russian military helicopters

• Falmouth Coast Guard and RAF Kinloss

• HMS Endurance and Lynx helicopters

Why did some people resent the men's adventure?

• It cost the taxpayers a significant amount of money

• It endangered the lives of the men

• It damaged international relations

• It was seen as a waste of resources

What does the expert opinion suggest about the men's decision?

• It was intelligent and well-planned

• It was idiotic and reckless

• It was brave and admirable

• It was naive but understandable

What does the use of domestic imagery imply about the men?

• They are skilled in handling household tasks

• They are responsible and family-oriented

• They are immature and childish

• They are experienced in domestic travel

What is the significance of the distress signals and the watch?

• They highlight the men's wealth and luxury

• They demonstrate the men's preparedness

• They symbolize the men's desperation

• They represent the men's expertise in technology

How does the author characterize the men at the end of the article?

• As skilled adventurers deserving of admiration

• As lucky survivors who should be praised

• As naive and delusional individuals

• As experienced explorers with a sense of humor