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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What personal items are salvaged after the first sledging attempt?
(a) Photographic equipment
(b) Paintings
(c) Carved masks
(d) Boots

2. What was the name of Shackleton's sailing vessel?
(a) Dover
(b) Corriene
(c) Nina
(d) Endurance

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

4. What does Shackleton insist must be abandoned?
(a) The dogs
(b) The heavy cooking items
(c) Nonessential items
(d) The three boats

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Shackleton head for final provisioning?

2. Shackleton is which of the following?

3. What does McNeish do to the three boats?

4. Who works on the ship's three boats?

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

(see the answer key)

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