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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What camp is located almost back to Ocean Camp?

2. What happens on April 9?

3. When does Shackleton decide to try the sledges again?

4. What word best describes the pay for individuals on the voyage?

5. Rations consist of what meat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What experience does Shackleton have as an explorer?

2. How does Shackleton pay for his expedition?

3. Why do the men struggle with getting the sledges across the ice?

4. What happens as the ship approaches Vahsel Bay?

5. The men begin to notice that the ice is affecting the Endurance. What is occurring and how is the Endurance affected?

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

7. How does Blackboro join the expedition?

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

9. What happens to the Patience Camp ice floe?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the men deal with the endless waiting during the expedition? What specific actions do they take to lessen the mental and physical effects of this? Why do you think that waiting took such a heavy toll on the crew? How do you think you would react in a similar situation?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the crew of the Endurance. What are the men like? What skills or experiences do they bring to the expedition? Do you think Shackleton made good choices in the crew members? Is there anyone that you wouldn't include in the crew? Why?

Essay Topic 3

What preparations did Shackleton and his men make for the conditions that they would face in Antarctica? Do you think these preparations were adequate? Why or why not? What other preparations would you make if you were in charge of the expedition?

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