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

2. What is used as a roof on the crude hut?

3. How far do Shackleton and the men have to travel in the boat to reach their chosen destination for rescue?

4. How long do the men decide that the normal watches will be?

5. What do the men realize on their first morning on the island?

Short Essay Questions

1. What types of weather do the men face as they try to reach South Georgia Island?

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

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

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

5. What is the approach to Elephant Island like?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The expedition has various encounters with animals throughout the events. Why are animals an important part of the events of the book? What dangers do the animals present? What benefits do the animals present? Do you agree with the decisions made by the expedition in regards to the animals present/encountered? Why or why not?

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

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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