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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. Why is Elephant Island named what it is?

2. In the boats, the men suffer from what?

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

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

5. Most of the men suffer from what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is the Drake Passage so dangerous?

4. Who is chosen to go with Shackleton on the rescue attempt? Why is each person chosen?

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

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

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

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

9. What is the weather like as the men try to make it to Elephant Island?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the trek over the mountains that Shackleton and two crew members take. What obstacles did they face? Why do you think Shackleton chose trekking over the mountains? Would you have made the same choice? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the Drake Passage. Why is this passage so dangerous? Why do you think Shackleton braves this passage? Would you have made the same decision? Why or why not?

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