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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the seal blubber used for?
(a) Tent floors
(b) Candles
(c) Bait
(d) Cooking

3. What happens to Blackboro?
(a) He falls overboard
(b) Another man kills him
(c) His feet freeze
(d) He dies of starvation

4. How far do Shackleton and the men have to travel in the boat to reach their chosen destination for rescue?
(a) 1300 miles
(b) 500 miles
(c) 800 miles
(d) 100 miles

5. What do the men discover about the new camp?
(a) It is not big enough for the sledges
(b) The ice floe is unstable
(c) There are many seals in the area
(d) The ice is strong and permanent

Short Answer Questions

1. Which boat is the most manageable?

2. What resumes as the light returns?

3. The famous Cape Horn Rollers can get how high?

4. Which destination does Shackleton decide to try to reach?

5. How many boats do the men travel in?

(see the answer key)

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