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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word best describes the pay for individuals on the voyage?
(a) Miserly
(b) Average
(c) Promising
(d) Abundant

2. How many nautical miles do the men travel in the boats?
(a) 35
(b) 140
(c) 230
(d) 100

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

4. Once they get close to the island, for what do the men search?
(a) Fresh water
(b) Seals
(c) Caves
(d) A suitable landing place

5. How long does it take the men to find a relatively secure spot for their camp?
(a) None; the beach they are on will do
(b) Nine hours
(c) Two hours
(d) Two days

Short Answer Questions

1. What surrounds the beach on the island?

2. Whose dog team is the last to be killed?

3. As the men approach the island, what are the wind speeds?

4. What is ever present in the camps?

5. How far are the men from Paulet Island?

(see the answer key)

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