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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Shackleton feel about relying on Worsley?
(a) Relieved
(b) Dismayed
(c) Glad
(d) Uncertain

3. What does McNeish do to the three boats?
(a) Make them more comfortable
(b) Reinforce them
(c) Paint them
(d) Expand them

4. As the men attempt to move with the sledges, who refuses to go on until Shackleton intervenes?
(a) Vincent
(b) Dudley
(c) McNeish
(d) Blackboro

5. Where do the men finally land with the boats?
(a) Danger Islet
(b) Maccos Island
(c) Elephant Island
(d) Paulet Island

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many men go with Shackleton on the escape attempt?

3. What do the men find that occupies their time?

4. What happens toward the end of November?

5. About how long are the boats?

(see the answer key)

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