The S.A. Andrée Arctic Balloon Expedition Quiz

What did the Bratvaag sealing expedition discover in 1930?

• A new species of seal

• A new island

• The remains of a lost balloon expedition

• A hidden treasure

What was one of the main reasons flying to the North Pole in the 1890s was considered risky?

• Hostile wildlife

• Limited flying vehicle options

• Unpredictable weather

• Lack of maps

How many flights had S.A. Andrée completed before his final expedition?

• Nine

• Five

• Fifteen

• Twenty

What was the primary material used in the construction of the Eagle balloon?

• Silk

• Nylon

• Cotton

• Polyester

What was a major concern raised by Nils Ekholm about the expedition?

• The balloon's ability to retain hydrogen

• The crew's lack of experience

• The harsh weather conditions

• The lack of funding

Why did Andrée name the expedition's final base camp Mina Andrée's place?

• As a tribute to his hometown

• In honor of his wife

• In memory of his mother

• After a famous explorer

What was one theory about the crew's demise?

• They drowned in icy waters

• They were poisoned by lead-laced food

• They succumbed to scurvy

• They were attacked by wolves

What did the crew's journals reveal about their final days?

• They were planning a new expedition

• They were optimistic about their return

• They had lost hope

• They were running out of food

Which crew member's journal was more personal and reflective?

• Strindberg

• Andrée

• Fraenkel

• Ekholm

What was the most popular theory about the crew's fate?

• They were lost at sea

• They were attacked by a polar bear

• They froze to death

• They developed trichinosis from undercooked meat