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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The men come to realize that what will determine their fate?
(a) External elements
(b) God
(c) Shackleton
(d) Their own determination

3. The Endurance is designed to sail with what?
(a) Ice
(b) Strong winds
(c) Sleet
(d) Fog

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Shackleton renamed her Endurance, what was his ship known as?

2. Why is one of the dog teams killed?

3. How old is Shackleton at the start of the third voyage?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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