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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 long do the men decide that the normal watches will be?

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

3. About 250 miles from South Georgia Island, a rogue wave breaks what?

4. Which boat does Shackleton use for the escape attempt?

5. What happens to Blackboro?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do the men do after they land at Elephant Island?

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

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

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

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

7. What is the approach to Elephant Island like?

8. Why is the Drake Passage so dangerous?

9. What happens to Blackboro after Shackleton leaves the island?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Was Shackleton's expedition a success or failure? Why? Was Shackleton himself a success or failure for the expedition? Back up your answer using examples from the book.

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

Identify three characteristics or resources you think allow people to survive being shipwrecked and waiting for help without giving up hope altogether. Do you think the crew of the Endurance illustrated these characteristics? Why or why not? Why do you think the crew was able to adapt to the situations in which they found themselves without more problems and issues within the group?

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