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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens toward the end of November?
(a) The Endurance sinks
(b) The dogs die
(c) The crew stages a mutiny
(d) Shackleton dies

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

3. What do the men do the first few days after abandoning ship?
(a) Build a shack
(b) Sit in depression
(c) Transfer goods off the ship
(d) Scout for whales

4. What are the men able to salvage?
(a) Three boats
(b) A cannon
(c) Sixteen chickens
(d) Rain buckets

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what are the dogs used?

2. What causes clashes in the camp?

3. Shackleton's first voyage is under whose leadership?

4. Which boat is left behind when the men try sledging?

5. What word best describes the first camp?

(see the answer key)

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