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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the men attempt to move with the sledges, who refuses to go on until Shackleton intervenes?
(a) McNeish
(b) Vincent
(c) Dudley
(d) Blackboro

2. Of the following men, who remains behind on the island?
(a) McCarthy
(b) McNeish
(c) Crean
(d) Macklin

3. Which man is chosen to accompany Shackleton because of his navigation and small-boat abilities?
(a) Worlsey
(b) Dudley
(c) Wild
(d) Blackboro

4. Why does Shackleton move the food stores near his tent?
(a) To assert his leadership
(b) To prevent theft
(c) To get first choice
(d) To protect it from bears

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What resumes as the light returns?

2. Shackleton is told that the Weddell Sea is full of what?

3. By April, how large is Patience Camp?

4. What is the seal blubber used for?

5. What does Blackboro lose?

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