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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who advises Shackleton at South Georgia Island?
(a) Inuits
(b) Whalers
(c) Hunters
(d) Dog sledders

2. How much meat does the crew collect by the end of April?
(a) Five tons
(b) Two and a half tons
(c) None
(d) One ton

3. The Endurance is designed to sail with what?
(a) Fog
(b) Ice
(c) Strong winds
(d) Sleet

4. Shackleton is which of the following?
(a) A doctor
(b) A whaler
(c) A polar explorer
(d) A ship builder

5. The Endurance gets to within 200 miles of Vahsel Bay by when?
(a) June 1
(b) Mid-January
(c) Mid-August
(d) March 30

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main event in Chapter 1?

2. Which crew member doesn't fit in with the others?

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

4. Why did individuals want to be a part of Shackleton's expedition?

5. Who gives funds to Shackleton's expedition

(see the answer key)

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