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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the route supposed to start from in the first expedition of Shackleton's proposed trans-Antarctic expedition?
(a) Prudhoe Bay
(b) Vahsel Bay
(c) Lake Superior
(d) Bay of Fundy

2. How far did the men go with the sledges, of the 200 that they needed to do?
(a) Nine miles
(b) One hundred miles
(c) One mile
(d) Twenty-five miles

3. Where does Shackleton head for final provisioning?
(a) Buenos Aires
(b) Cape Town
(c) Boston
(d) San Francisco

4. What is the second camp called?
(a) Eternity Camp
(b) Mark Time Camp
(c) Waiting Camp
(d) Frozen Ice Camp

5. Which man is chosen to accompany Shackleton because of his navigation and small-boat abilities?
(a) Wild
(b) Dudley
(c) Worlsey
(d) Blackboro

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shoots the first dog team to be killed?

2. How far are the men from Paulet Island?

3. Who stows away on the ship in order to become a crew member?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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