The man who cut out his own appendix

Why did Leonid Rogozov decide to perform an appendectomy on himself?

• He wanted to impress the international press

• He was bored during the expedition

• He wanted to demonstrate his bravery to his colleagues

• He had no hope of receiving external help

What complication did Rogozov experience during the operation that made him fear for his life?

• The wound got infected

• Punctured the small intestine

• Cut a major artery

• Almost lost consciousness

What award did Leonid Rogozov receive for his bravery?

• Gold Medal of Antarctica

• Order of the Red Banner of Labour

• Medal of Honor of the Soviet Union

• Nobel Prize in Medicine

What comparison was made between Leonid Rogozov and Yuri Gagarin?

• Both were renowned doctors

• Both were national heroes

• Both were astronauts

• Both were of the same age and nationality

What medical recommendation is mentioned for cases of appendicitis in Antarctica?

• Adopt a specific position to drain pus

• Take antibiotics and wait to be rescued

• Perform an emergency appendectomy

• Do not perform any medical intervention

What climatic complication prevented the rescue of the Antarctic team in 1962?

• Bad weather

• Heatwave

• Flood

• Tornado

What did Leonid Rogozov do when he returned home after his feat?

• He continued his medical career

• He became an astronaut

• He retired from medicine

• He joined a circus

What is suggested in the story about performing appendectomies on future space missions?

• They are not necessary in space

• They must be performed by robots

• They should be mandatory for all astronauts

• They should only be performed in case of extreme emergency

What feeling did Rogozov express in his diary during his time in Antarctica?

• Homesickness and discontent

• Joy for the adventure

• Pride for his bravery

• Excitement for the exploration

What role did Soviet propaganda play in the history of Leonid Rogozov?

• Not mentioned in the text

• Criticized him for his decision

• Presented him as a national hero

• Had no influence on his recognition