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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Shackleton's second voyage got how close to the pole?
(a) 97 miles
(b) 56 miles
(c) 500 miles
(d) 2 miles

3. Clarence Island is how many miles north of Patience Camp
(a) 5
(b) 234
(c) 100
(d) 68

4. What is in the stomach of the leopard seal that is shot?
(a) 50 undigested fish
(b) A fishing line
(c) A squid
(d) A man's hand

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Shackleton sail after Buenos Aires?

2. What are the men dependent on while they are on the pack ice?

3. During January, how strong do the winds get?

4. Shackleton's second voyage earns him what?

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

(see the answer key)

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