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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is a known cache of food and supplies?
(a) Paulet Island
(b) Francis Bay
(c) Danger Island
(d) North Georgia Island

2. What does the crew do during the months they are trapped?
(a) Hold dances
(b) Carve wooden swords
(c) Work on routine tasks
(d) Swim in the ocean

3. What word best describes the first camp?
(a) Old
(b) Exciting
(c) Warm
(d) Miserable

4. What exception does Shackleton make to the two-pound personal gear rule?
(a) A saxaphone
(b) A banjo
(c) A piano
(d) A drum

5. How far are the men from Paulet Island?
(a) 350 miles
(b) 500 miles
(c) 10 miles
(d) 100 miles

Short Answer Questions

1. The Endurance is designed to sail with what?

2. Which word best describes the progress across the pack ice?

3. What are the men able to salvage?

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

5. Shackleton's second voyage got how close to the pole?

(see the answer key)

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