VOICED: Ultima carta del explorador Scott

The transcript discusses a farewell letter written by British explorer Robert Scott during his Antarctic expedition. The letter, found in 1912, is set to be auctioned. It reveals Scott's awareness of his impending death and his concern for his team and their families. The letter was addressed to Edgar Speyer, a financier of the expedition, which faced numerous challenges and ended tragically as Scott and his team perished from the cold.

What is the historical significance of Robert Scott's farewell letter?

• It was written during his first expedition.

• It was found alongside his body and is set to be auctioned.

• It was the first letter written in Antarctica.

• It was the only letter sent to his family.

What does Scott express in his farewell letter?

• His plans for future expeditions.

• His regret for not completing the expedition.

• His excitement about reaching the North Pole.

• His awareness of impending death and concern for families.

To whom was Scott's farewell letter addressed?

• The British government.

• His wife.

• Roald Amundsen.

• Edgar Speyer, the expedition's financier.

What was the main challenge faced by Scott's expedition team?

• Inadequate equipment.

• Competition with Roald Amundsen and harsh weather conditions.

• Mutiny among the crew.

• Lack of funding.

What was the outcome of Scott's expedition to the South Pole?

• They successfully returned home.

• They were the first to plant a flag at the pole.

• They reached the pole but perished on the return journey.

• They decided to abandon the expedition.