Asked by Zephyr Benedict

Read the following text from a journal. This excerpt is about Captain Robert Scott's expedition to the South Pole.
We marched on, found that it was a black flag tied to a sledge bearer; near by the remaining camp; sledge tracks and ski tracks going and coming and the clear trace of dogs' paws—many dogs. This told us the whole story. The Norwegians have forestalled us and are first at the Pole. It is a terrible disappointment, and I am very sorry for my loyal companions. Many thoughts come and much discussion have we had. To-morrow we must march on to the Pole and then hasten home with all the speed we can compass. All the day dreams must go: it will be a wearisome return.
Based on this excerpt, what can you conclude about Captain Robert Scott's expedition to the South Pole?
A. Scott and his men were ashamed.
B. Scott and his men were incompetent.
C. Scott and his men were saddened.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. Scott and his men were saddened.

The excerpt explicitly calls it "a terrible disappointment" and Scott says he is "very sorry for my loyal companions," showing sadness rather than shame or incompetence.