Exploring the Franklin Expedition

The transcript details an interview with Mark Senate, a National Geographic Explorer, about his Arctic expedition following the path of the Franklin Expedition. Senate shares his experiences of being trapped in ice, the historical context of the Franklin Expedition, and the ongoing search for Franklin's tomb. The narrative explores the challenges of Arctic exploration, the mystery surrounding Franklin's disappearance, and the personal reflections of Senate on his journey.

What was the main reason Mark Senate felt scared during his Arctic voyage?

• Losing navigation equipment

• Encountering a storm

• Getting caught in the ice

• Running out of supplies

What was Sir John Franklin searching for during his expedition?

• A treasure island

• A lost city

• The Northwest Passage

• A new continent

What significant discovery did John Ray make in 1854?

• A map to the Northwest Passage

• Franklin's personal diary

• Evidence of cannibalism among Franklin's crew

• The location of Franklin's ships

Why did Mark Senate choose to sail through the Northwest Passage?

• To experience the same conditions as Franklin

• To find a new trade route

• To test new sailing technology

• To escape from civilization

What was one of the challenges Mark faced while sailing in the Arctic?

• Lack of food

• Hostile wildlife

• Pirate attacks

• Ice and fog

What did Tom Gross believe he saw from the air in 2015?

• A new island

• Franklin's tomb

• A hidden lake

• An ancient ship

What was the emotional impact on Mark after completing the Northwest Passage?

• He wanted to continue exploring

• He regretted the journey

• He was relieved but also nostalgic

• He felt indifferent

What is one reason the Franklin mystery remains unsolved?

• Lack of interest

• Inuit testimony is ignored

• The harsh environment

• No physical evidence

What does Jacob Koenig believe about finding Franklin's tomb?

• It is bad luck to disturb it

• It has already been found

• It is impossible to find

• It is located underwater

Why do people remain fascinated by the Franklin Expedition?

• It was a successful mission

• It was the first Arctic expedition

• The mystery and potential stories of survival

• The expedition found new lands