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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What date is assigned as an improbable return date for Shackleton?
(a) Mid July
(b) Early October
(c) Late May
(d) Mid December

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

5. How much personal gear can each man take?
(a) Fifteen pounds
(b) Ten pounds
(c) Seven pounds
(d) Two pounds

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men find that occupies their time?

2. Who is left in charge of the remaining crew?

3. Who builds a ten-foot high cofferdam in the aft?

4. What runs out, causing the men to look for combustible items?

5. Where is a known cache of food and supplies?

(see the answer key)

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