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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main event in Chapter 1?
(a) The death of Shackleton and the crew
(b) The crushing of the Endurance by the ice pack
(c) The sinking of the Endurance by a hurricane
(d) The final push to the pole

2. What does the crew realize as they make their way with the sledges?
(a) Substantive movement by sledge is simply impossible
(b) They are only five miles from Paulet Island
(c) They will need to leave the dogs behind
(d) The ice floe they are on is shrinking

3. What camp is located almost back to Ocean Camp?
(a) Waiting Camp
(b) Patience Camp
(c) Seal Camp
(d) Eternity Camp

4. What is the third boat named, which is recovered from Ocean Camp?
(a) The Red Vessel
(b) Dogfight Boat
(c) Stancomb Wills
(d) Dancing Sailor

5. Shackleton is told that the Weddell Sea is full of what?
(a) Ice
(b) Bears
(c) Seals
(d) Whales

Short Answer Questions

1. Shackleton's second voyage earns him what?

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

3. What do the men name the camp they create after trying the sledges for the first time?

4. Mortgaging the expedition means what?

5. What does the crew do during the months they are trapped?

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