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Explorers, or boys messing about?

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of helicopter were the explorers using?

a)

Robinson R44

b)

Bell 206

c)

Sikorsky S-76

d)

Eurocopter AS350

2.

Who did Mr. Brooks contact for assistance after the incident?

a)

His wife, Jo Vestey

b)

The British Prime Minister

c)

The Chilean President

d)

The Russian Embassy

3.

What was the public's reaction to the cost of the rescue?

a)

Resentment

b)

Joy

c)

Indifference

d)

Confusion

4.

How did Ms. Vestey describe the explorers' actions?

a)

Boys messing about with a helicopter

b)

Professional explorers on a mission

c)

Adventurers on a quest

d)

Scientists conducting research

5.

What time did the drama begin according to the document?

a)

1am British time

b)

3pm British time

c)

6am British time

d)

9pm British time

6.

What was the helicopter's condition after the incident?

a)

Ditched into the sea

b)

Landed safely

c)

Crashed on land

d)

Exploded mid-air

7.

What was the name of the Royal Navy's ice patrol ship mentioned in the document?

a)

HMS Endurance

b)

HMS Victory

c)

HMS Invincible

d)

HMS Courageous

8.

How many countries has Mr. Brooks taken part in expeditions to?

a)

70 countries

b)

50 countries

c)

60 countries

d)

80 countries

9.

Since what age does Mr. Smith claim to have been flying?

a)

Age of five

b)

Age of ten

c)

Age of seven

d)

Age of eight

10.

What helicopter model was used in the expedition that Günter Endres commented on?

a)

R44

b)

R22

c)

R66

d)

R55

11.

What was the condition of the flying conditions according to the spokesman?

a)

Poor

b)

Excellent

c)

Average

d)

Unknown

12.

What did Ms. Vestey say about the condition of the men?

a)

They were injured

b)

They were unwell

c)

They appeared to be well

d)

They were missing

13.

What did the spokesperson say about the likelihood of recovering the money?

a)

Highly likely

b)

Highly unlikely

c)

Somewhat likely

d)

Certain

14.

What did Ms. Vestey say about the men's condition after being checked?

a)

They were injured

b)

They appeared to be well

c)

They were missing

d)

They were unwell

15.

Who was responsible for picking up the men?

a)

HMS Victory

b)

HMS Endurance

c)

HMS Queen Elizabeth

d)

HMS Prince of Wales