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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. Who leads Vincent and McCarthy on the second watch?

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

3. What almost overturns the boats when they are first launched?

4. How far do the men have to row to get to the island?

5. How many nautical miles do the men travel in the boats?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How do the men decide on the land that they want to target for landing?

6. Why does Shackleton decide to leave the island? Who does he consult with about the decision?

7. What do the men think about their chance of rescue through Shackleton's attempt?

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

9. What is the experience in the boats like for the men?

10. What do the men do in the time that they wait for Shackleton to return?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Shackleton's personality. What kind of leader is he? How do you think his leadership skills and personality contributed to the situations that the men found themselves in throughout the book? Do you think he is a effective or ineffective leader?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

What was life like on Elephant Island for the crew? What did they do to make like more bearable? How do you think they felt about being on the island? Use specific examples from the book to back up your answers.

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