The Polar Academy - Arctic Adventure Quiz

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What is one of the key objectives of the Polar Academy?

Teaching students to swim

Documenting TV documentaries

Increasing self-confidence (correct)

Providing leadership training

What is the purpose of the demanding weekend of outdoor activities at Glenmore Lodge?

To test students' physical fitness

To teach students swimming techniques

To provide leadership training

To select expedition members based on their ability to control fear (correct)

Why do the students have to complete a tough hike in the hills with Craig and his team?

To provide leadership training

To select expedition members based on their ability to control fear

To test their physical fitness (correct)

To document TV documentaries

What is the purpose of the 10 months of intense training for the students?

To improve their physical fitness for the expedition Signup and view all the answers

What has brought attention to the Polar Academy, according to the text?

Being the subject of a TV documentary Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Polar Academy?

To train and send teenagers on expeditions in Greenland Signup and view all the answers

Why did Craig Mathieson start the Polar Academy?

To give teenagers motivation to succeed at anything they choose Signup and view all the answers

What is the selection process for the Polar Academy's expedition team?

It starts with hundreds of names and eventually gets down to twenty students Signup and view all the answers

What role do the leadership team members play in the Polar Academy?

They replace any expedition team members that might drop out Signup and view all the answers

What sets the Polar Academy apart from other organizations offering outdoor activities for teenagers?

It focuses on extreme environments around the world Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the Polar Academy's Arctic expeditions?

To train teenagers in outdoor survival skills and resilience Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for Craig Mathieson to start the Polar Academy?

To inspire and motivate teenagers to succeed in their endeavors Signup and view all the answers

What role do the leadership team members play in the Polar Academy's expeditions?

They provide guidance and support for the expedition team members Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Polar Academy from other organizations offering outdoor activities for teenagers?

The emphasis on leadership and resilience training Signup and view all the answers

Why does Craig Mathieson select only a limited number of students for the Polar Academy's expeditions?

To allow for personalized attention and mentorship during the expeditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason Craig Mathieson never asks the students to do certain tasks during the selection process?

To ensure that only those who can control their fear are selected Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 10 months of intense training for the students?

To ensure the students have top athlete-level physical fitness Signup and view all the answers

Why are all students expected to complete a tough hike in the hills with Craig and his team upon arrival back at Glenmore?

To test their endurance and determination after a series of challenges Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the TV documentary mentioned in the text?

To raise awareness about the Polar Academy and its objectives Signup and view all the answers

Why does Craig Mathieson select students based on their ability to control fear during the selection process?

To ensure a safer and more disciplined expedition experience Signup and view all the answers