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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. Which boat is the most manageable?

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

3. What almost overturns the boats when they are first launched?

4. About how long are the boats?

5. What do the men need to do almost constantly in the boat?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What is the condition of the men once they reach South Georgia Island?

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

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

Polar expeditions have particular challenges for explorers and their crews. What are some of the challenges that are unique to polar regions? What obstacles did the environment present to Shackleton and his crew? How did they overcome these challenges?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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