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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. Of the following men, who remains behind on the island?
(a) Macklin
(b) Crean
(c) McNeish
(d) McCarthy
2. The men find that their final cask of water is tainted with what?
(a) Salt
(b) Mold
(c) Seaweed
(d) Seal blubber
3. What does Shackleton do the first night after they leave Elephant Island?
(a) Fish off the side of the boat
(b) Turns around and goes back
(c) Cries
(d) Discuss the situation with Worsley
4. Which crew member refuses to work?
(a) Orde-Lees
(b) Blackboro
(c) Macon
(d) Wesley
5. Shackleton and his men suffer from what?
(a) Tropical fever
(b) Influenza
(c) Ringworm
(d) Trench foot
Short Answer Questions
1. How long had it been since the men had stood on solid ground?
2. What day do the men land again on South Georgia Island?
3. Where do the men finally land with the boats?
4. Who is the first person on shore?
5. By late August, how do the men feel about their chance of rescue?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Shackleton organize the watch on the boat?
2. What is the condition of the men once they reach South Georgia Island?
3. Who is chosen to go with Shackleton on the rescue attempt? Why is each person chosen?
4. How does Shackleton feel as the group sets out in the boat?
5. What do the men experience as they go through Drake Passage?
6. What types of weather do the men face as they try to reach South Georgia Island?
7. What do the men think about their chance of rescue through Shackleton's attempt?
8. What is the experience in the boats like for the men?
9. Why does Shackleton decide to leave the island? Who does he consult with about the decision?
10. How do the men spend their time in the boat as they try to reach South Georgia Island?
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