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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Orde-Lees is one day stalked and then pursued by what?
(a) Penguin
(b) Walrus
(c) Polar Bear
(d) Leopard Seal

2. Clarence Island is how many miles north of Patience Camp
(a) 100
(b) 68
(c) 5
(d) 234

3. How many boats do the men take with them on the sledges?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) One
(d) None

4. Why did individuals want to be a part of Shackleton's expedition?
(a) To escape prison
(b) Possible treasure
(c) Good wages
(d) Potential adventure and renown

5. What is in the stomach of the leopard seal that is shot?
(a) A man's hand
(b) 50 undigested fish
(c) A squid
(d) A fishing line

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the temperature in June?

2. Shackleton is told that the Weddell Sea is full of what?

3. The Endurance gets to within 200 miles of Vahsel Bay by when?

4. Where did the men camp after abandoning the ship?

5. As the men attempt to move with the sledges, who refuses to go on until Shackleton intervenes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the men deal with the food shortages?

2. What is life like in the camps?

3. What initial plan do the men make to put themselves in a better position?

4. As the men attempts sledging, what does McNeish do? How does Shackleton handle the situation?

5. What do the men do to pass the time on the ice floe?

6. What decision does Shackleton make that baffles the men? Why?

7. What do the men do after they abandon the Endurance?

8. What is the experience like for the men as they trek with the sledges?

9. What are the men like that Shackleton takes with him as the crew?

10. How do the men get the gigantic leopard seal?

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