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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many boats do the men travel in?
(a) One
(b) Three
(c) Five
(d) Two

3. With what boat do the men attempt their escape?
(a) Willard Daniels
(b) Dudley Docker
(c) Stancomb Willis
(d) James Caird

4. What direction do the men start out going after they leave Elephant Island?
(a) West
(b) East
(c) South
(d) North

5. How big is the beach on the island?
(a) 200 feet by 150 feet
(b) 500 feet by 300 feet
(c) 100 feet by 50 feet
(d) 20 feet by 30 feet

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

7. How far do Shackleton and the men have to travel in the boat to reach their chosen destination for rescue?
(a) 1300 miles
(b) 100 miles
(c) 800 miles
(d) 500 miles

8. What is used as a roof on the crude hut?
(a) The two boats
(b) The sails
(c) Seal hides
(d) Branches

9. The men are sailing west, but in what direction do they find themselves going?
(a) Northwest
(b) North
(c) East
(d) South

10. Shackleton and his men suffer from what?
(a) Influenza
(b) Ringworm
(c) Tropical fever
(d) Trench foot

11. What almost overturns the boats when they are first launched?
(a) A whale
(b) A tide rip
(c) A leopard seal
(d) A pressure ridge

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

13. In the boats, the men suffer from what?
(a) Low winds
(b) Freezing temperatures
(c) Food poisoning
(d) Mange

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the men spend the first night?

2. The famous Cape Horn Rollers can get how high?

3. What animal is in relative abundance on the island?

4. About how long are the boats?

5. Who leads Vincent and McCarthy on the second watch?

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