Parade celebrates rescue and return of SS Chelyuskin Artic expedition survivors

Parade celebrates rescue and return of SS Chelyuskin Artic expedition survivors

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History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript describes a series of events where a ship is crushed by ice, leading to the rescue of the marooned expedition by airplanes. Doctor Smith and Carina Horn are introduced, followed by Russia's official creation of the expedition. Moscow gives a grand welcome to the heroes, with a parade and the presence of America's ambassador. Doctor Smith is recognized as a key figure in Soviet Arctic activities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the expedition's ship during the summer?

It was attacked by pirates.

It was crushed by ice.

It sank due to a storm.

It was abandoned by the crew.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the marooned expedition eventually rescued?

By airplanes

By helicopters

By ships

By submarines

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was recognized as a key figure in the Soviet Arctic activities?

Carina Horn

Doctor Smith

America's ambassador

The President

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of welcome did the expedition receive in Moscow?

A private dinner

A quiet ceremony

A typical New York ticker tape welcome

A small gathering

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Doctor Smith play in the Soviet Arctic activities?

He was a scientist.

He was a journalist.

He was the head of the activities.

He was a navigator.