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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. Why does Shackleton move the food stores near his tent?
(a) To prevent theft
(b) To protect it from bears
(c) To get first choice
(d) To assert his leadership

2. What begins to build up around the Endurance that worries the men?
(a) Seal bones
(b) Snow banks
(c) Graves
(d) Pressure ridges

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

4. How much personal gear can each man take?
(a) Seven pounds
(b) Ten pounds
(c) Two pounds
(d) Fifteen pounds

5. Toward the end of March, what land is sighted?
(a) Danger Islets
(b) Weddell Island
(c) Patience Islets
(d) Paulet Island

Short Answer Questions

1. By April, how large is Patience Camp?

2. What does McNeish do to the three boats?

3. What quality best describes the men that Shackleton choose for his expedition?

4. What word best describes the first camp?

5. How old is Shackleton at the start of the third voyage?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Shackleton pay for his expedition?

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

5. What leads the men to take to the boats?

6. In preparation for the attempted trek to Paulet Island, how do the men prepare?

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

8. What does Shackleton decide to do in December? What leads to this decision?

9. What happens to the Endurance?

10. What experience does Shackleton have as an explorer?

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