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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once they get close to the island, for what do the men search?
(a) Caves
(b) Seals
(c) Fresh water
(d) A suitable landing place

2. What does Shackleton acknowledge as the men try to make it across the pack ice?
(a) They have to abondon most of their food to lighten the sledge
(b) They need to use the dog sleds
(c) He is dying of hypothermia
(d) Progress by sledge is all but impossible

3. By April, how large is Patience Camp?
(a) Three miles across
(b) A mile in diameter
(c) 200 yards across
(d) 600 yards across

4. By April, what surrounds Patience Camp?
(a) Leads of open water
(b) Islets of land
(c) Pressure ridges
(d) Leopard seals

5. What do the men find that occupies their time?
(a) A record player
(b) A magazine
(c) A barrel of whiskey
(d) A deck of cards

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is one of the dog teams killed?

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

4. The crew forms social organizations based on what?

5. What is the temperature in June?

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