JACK LONDON
What was his nationality?
American
Name the 50th American state.
Hawaii
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra.
Who was not welcomed in the black isles?
The white man.
What's the English for "croisière"?
Cruise.
How old was he when he died?
40 years old.
Who was his partner in adventure? Give 3 adjectives to describe her.
His wife, Charmian: modern, independent, cultivated.
Name an Australian actress.
Nicole Kidman.
How many lepers were there on the island of Molokaï?
800.
How do you say "cocotier"?
Coconut palm.
Name his 3 most famous books.
White Fang (Croc Blanc), Martin Eden, The Call of the Wild (L'Appel de la Forêt).
What was the name of his ship?
The Snark.
Name an Australian rock band.
AC/DC
What is the "royal sport" he discovered in Hawaii?
Surfing!
How do you say "perdu en mer"?
Lost at sea.
Name 4 of his different jobs.
Sailor, writer, rancher, war-photo reporter, adventurer, gold prospector.
How long was the journey supposed to last?
7 years.
Where did he stop his journey?
In Sydney.
Name the Scottish writer he admired.
Robert Louis Stevenson.
How do you say "archipel"?
Archipelago.
When was he born and when did he die?
1876-1916
Who wrote "Moby Dick" and "Taïpi"?
Herman Melville.
Name 3 animals you can meet in Australia.
Why were the Society Islands idyllic?
Because there were coral reefs, coconut palms, beaches and lagoons.
What is the English for "mal de mer"?
Seasickness.