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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. How do the men warm their hands from the trip to the new camp?

2. Where do the men spend the first night?

3. What does Blackboro lose?

4. Which crew member refuses to work?

5. Who suffers a heart attack?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What do the men experience as they go through Drake Passage?

5. Who is first on shore? Why?

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

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

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

9. What is the beach and island like that the men land on? How do the men feel about it?

10. How does Shackleton organize the watch on the boat?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was it like for the men in the open boats? What dangers did they face? Why do you think Shackleton chose this action over other alternatives? Do you think the risk was worth it? Why or why not? What would you have chosen to do in the same circumstance?

Essay Topic 2

Why do you think men volunteered for the expedition? What are some reasons why someone might participate in spite of the danger involved? Do you think the men regretted their decision at any point in the events?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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