Exploration and Adventure Themes

The transcript consists of letters from R. Walton to his sister, detailing his adventurous journey to the North Pole. Walton expresses his excitement and longing for companionship. He describes a mysterious encounter with a giant figure on a dog sled and later rescues a European man from the ice. The rescued man, who is in poor health, shares a deep sadness and hints at a personal story that he plans to reveal to Walton.

What is the narrator's main goal in his adventure?

• To find a lost treasure

• To explore the North Pole

• To escape from his past

• To meet new people

What inspired the narrator's dreams of exploration?

• His father's stories

• Books in his uncle's library

• A friend who traveled

• A movie he watched

How did the narrator prepare for his journey?

• By building a ship

• By practicing in cold weather

• By reading books

• By learning new languages

What does the narrator feel is missing from his adventure?

• A map

• A guide

• A friend

• More supplies

What challenges does the narrator face during his journey?

• Severe weather conditions

• Lack of food

• Technical failures

• Hostile locals

What unusual sight did the crew encounter on the ice?

• A giant figure on a dog sled

• A lighthouse

• A polar bear

• A shipwreck

What was the rescued man's unusual request before boarding the ship?

• To know the destination

• To have food

• To send a message

• To rest for a while

Why was the rescued man reluctant to share his story?

• He was too weak

• He was ashamed

• He was waiting for the right moment

• He didn't trust the crew

Who is the rescued man pursuing?

• A rival explorer

• A family member

• A runaway companion

• A lost friend

What does the rescued man reveal about his past?

• He was a famous scientist

• He was a wealthy merchant

• He lost a dear friend

• He was a soldier