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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. In the boats, the men suffer from what?
(a) Freezing temperatures
(b) Mange
(c) Food poisoning
(d) Low winds
2. Which man is chosen to accompany Shackleton because of his navigation and small-boat abilities?
(a) Dudley
(b) Wild
(c) Blackboro
(d) Worlsey
3. With what boat do the men attempt their escape?
(a) James Caird
(b) Stancomb Willis
(c) Dudley Docker
(d) Willard Daniels
4. What happens to Blackboro?
(a) He dies of starvation
(b) He falls overboard
(c) Another man kills him
(d) His feet freeze
5. What do the men do after they arrive on South Georgia Island?
(a) Find a brook and drink
(b) Wash their clothes in a stream
(c) Create a hut
(d) Kill a seal for food
Short Answer Questions
1. Most of the men suffer from what?
2. Which boat does Shackleton use for the escape attempt?
3. About how long are the boats?
4. How long had it been since the men had sailed away from South Georgia Island on their way to the pole?
5. What does Shackleton decide to do once the new camp is established?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is chosen to go with Shackleton on the rescue attempt? Why is each person chosen?
2. What happens to Blackboro after Shackleton leaves the island?
3. What do the men do to improve the camp after Shackleton leaves?
4. Why does Shackleton decide to leave the island? Who does he consult with about the decision?
5. How does Shackleton feel as the group sets out in the boat?
6. What is the landing like on South Georgia Island?
7. Why is the Drake Passage so dangerous?
8. How does Shackleton organize the watch on the boat?
9. What types of weather do the men face as they try to reach South Georgia Island?
10. What is the beach and island like that the men land on? How do the men feel about it?
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