3. As the men approach the island, what are the wind speeds?
(a) 25 miles an hour
(b) 70 miles an hour
(c) 100 miles an hour
(d) 5 miles an hour

4. What day do the men land again on South Georgia Island?
(a) October 27, 1912
(b) February 15, 1912
(c) August 21, 1916
(d) May 10, 1916

5. Why does Shackleton take Vincent with him on the rescue attempt?
(a) To keep him from making trouble with other crew members
(b) To have someone who speaks the native languages
(c) He is familiar with the area
(d) He knows the most about the sea

6. About how wide are the boats?
(a) Fifteen feet
(b) Two feet
(c) Six feet
(d) Ten feet

7. What do the men see when the fog lifts?
(a) Land
(b) A large ice floe
(c) A glacier
(d) A whale

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

9. How many men go with Shackleton on the escape attempt?
(a) 11
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 7

10. What is the most dreaded bit of ocean on the planet?
(a) Panama Canel
(b) Berring Sea
(c) Cape of Good Hope
(d) Drake Passage

11. What do the men lack in the boats that causes problems?
(a) Boots
(b) Water
(c) Clothing
(d) Oars

12. Which boat is the most manageable?
(a) James Caird
(b) Stancomb Wills
(c) Willard Leeds
(d) Dudley Docker

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

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

15. Who is the first person on shore?
(a) Shackleton
(b) Blackboro
(c) Wesley
(d) Leeds