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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. Who is left in charge of the remaining crew?
(a) McCarthy
(b) Blackboro
(c) Wild
(d) Vincent

2. Which crew member refuses to work?
(a) Wesley
(b) Orde-Lees
(c) Macon
(d) Blackboro

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

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

5. How long had it been since the men had sailed away from South Georgia Island on their way to the pole?
(a) 210 days
(b) 836 days
(c) 522 days
(d) 333 days

Short Answer Questions

1. What direction do the men start out going after they leave Elephant Island?

2. What surrounds the beach on the island?

3. Which boat is the most manageable?

4. Why does Shackleton take Vincent with him on the rescue attempt?

5. What runs out, causing the men to look for combustible items?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is first on shore? Why?

2. What is the condition of the men as they land on shore?

3. How does Shackleton feel as the group sets out in the boat?

4. How do the men spend their time in the boat as they try to reach South Georgia Island?

5. What do the men do to prepare for Shackleton's rescue attempt?

6. What is the landing like on South Georgia Island?

7. What do the men do to improve the camp after Shackleton leaves?

8. What is the approach to Elephant Island like?

9. What are the boats like that the men are forced to use?

10. What is the condition of the men once they reach South Georgia Island?

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