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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who works on the ship's three boats?
(a) McNeish
(b) Daniels
(c) Shackleton
(d) Blackboro

3. What direction do the men start out going after they leave Elephant Island?
(a) East
(b) North
(c) West
(d) South

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

5. In the boats, the men suffer from what?
(a) Freezing temperatures
(b) Low winds
(c) Food poisoning
(d) Mange

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men do the first few days after abandoning ship?

2. What exception does Shackleton make to the two-pound personal gear rule?

3. Most of the men suffer from what?

4. How do the men spend their time in the boat?

5. What is the most dreaded bit of ocean on the planet?

(see the answer key)

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