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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long had it been since the men had stood on solid ground?
(a) 613 days
(b) 321 days
(c) 569 days
(d) 497 days

2. Which word best describes the progress across the pack ice?
(a) Exciting
(b) Difficult
(c) Safe
(d) Quick

3. What resumes as the light returns?
(a) Dances
(b) Thickening ice
(c) Chicken roasts
(d) Seal hunting

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

5. About 250 miles from South Georgia Island, a rogue wave breaks what?
(a) The rudder
(b) Vincent's arm
(c) The water jug
(d) The compass

Short Answer Questions

1. What almost overturns the boats when they are first launched?

2. How many boats do the men travel in?

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

4. Where do the men finally land with the boats?

5. Shackleton and his men suffer from what?

(see the answer key)

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