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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most dreaded bit of ocean on the planet?
(a) Panama Canel
(b) Drake Passage
(c) Berring Sea
(d) Cape of Good Hope

2. How many men go with Shackleton on the escape attempt?
(a) 5
(b) 3
(c) 7
(d) 11

3. When the men try to reach land the first time, how high are the breakers in the surf tide?
(a) 20 feet
(b) 40 feet
(c) 12 feet
(d) 5 feet

4. With what boat do the men attempt their escape?
(a) Dudley Docker
(b) Stancomb Willis
(c) Willard Daniels
(d) James Caird

5. What happens toward the end of November?
(a) The Endurance sinks
(b) The dogs die
(c) Shackleton dies
(d) The crew stages a mutiny

Short Answer Questions

1. What day do the men land again on South Georgia Island?

2. How far away is Paulet Island from the Endurance?

3. What word best describes the experience of the men in the boat?

4. Who leads Vincent and McCarthy on the second watch?

5. What game do the men play in camp?

(see the answer key)

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