UNDER THE POLE

The American nuclear-powered submarine Skate embarks on a 12-day, 3,000-mile journey under the Arctic ice, led by Commander James Calvert. The mission is of strategic importance in the missile age. The submarine surfaces at the North Pole, fulfilling the dream of Australian explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins, whose ashes are scattered there. This marks a significant historical achievement.

What is the primary challenge faced by the submarine Skate during its journey?

• Navigating beneath the Arctic ice

• Avoiding enemy submarines

• Navigating through tropical waters

• Dealing with mechanical failures

Why was the voyage of the submarine Skate considered strategically important?

• It demonstrated the ability to navigate under ice in the missile age

• It was a test of new underwater communication technology

• It was a mission to rescue stranded explorers

• It was the first submarine to travel to the South Pole

What special capability did the submarine Skate have for its mission?

• It was equipped to surface through moderate ice

• It could travel at supersonic speeds

• It could launch missiles from underwater

• It had a cloaking device

Whose ashes were scattered at the North Pole by the submarine crew?

• A famous naval officer

• An unknown Arctic explorer

• Sir Hubert Wilkins

• Commander James Calvert

What was Sir Hubert Wilkins' dream related to the North Pole?

• To build an ice station

• To fly over the pole in a hot air balloon

• To take a submarine under the pole

• To establish a permanent settlement