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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long had it been since the men had stood on solid ground?
(a) 321 days
(b) 497 days
(c) 613 days
(d) 569 days

2. Shackleton is told that the Weddell Sea is full of what?
(a) Ice
(b) Whales
(c) Seals
(d) Bears

3. Where do the men finally land with the boats?
(a) Elephant Island
(b) Danger Islet
(c) Maccos Island
(d) Paulet Island

4. What does Shackleton insist must be abandoned?
(a) The dogs
(b) Nonessential items
(c) The three boats
(d) The heavy cooking items

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About how long are the boats?

2. How many nautical miles do the men travel in the boats?

3. What word best describes the first camp?

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

5. What is ever present in the camps?

(see the answer key)

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