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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. By late August, how do the men feel about their chance of rescue?
2. What word best describes the experience of the men in the boat?
3. The famous Cape Horn Rollers can get how high?
4. How far do Shackleton and the men have to travel in the boat to reach their chosen destination for rescue?
5. How far do the men have to row to get to the island?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens to Blackboro after Shackleton leaves the island?
2. How does Shackleton feel as the group sets out in the boat?
3. What do the men do in the time that they wait for Shackleton to return?
4. What is the condition of the men once they reach South Georgia Island?
5. What is the beach and island like that the men land on? How do the men feel about it?
6. What is the weather like as the men try to make it to Elephant Island?
7. What do the men experience as they go through Drake Passage?
8. What is the experience in the boats like for the men?
9. Who is chosen to go with Shackleton on the rescue attempt? Why is each person chosen?
10. What is the condition of the men as they land on shore?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
The crew faces a lack of food at several points in the book. Why do they face this problem? What do the men do to try to solve the problem? What tactics do they use to find more food? Why do you think there were not more problems with the crew's attitude and actions in regards to the lack of food?
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