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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part VI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the men finally land with the boats?
(a) Danger Islet
(b) Elephant Island
(c) Maccos Island
(d) Paulet Island

2. What do the men find that occupies their time?
(a) A deck of cards
(b) A record player
(c) A barrel of whiskey
(d) A magazine

3. What does Shackleton do the first night after they leave Elephant Island?
(a) Turns around and goes back
(b) Cries
(c) Discuss the situation with Worsley
(d) Fish off the side of the boat

4. When the men try to reach land the first time, how high are the breakers in the surf tide?
(a) 40 feet
(b) 20 feet
(c) 12 feet
(d) 5 feet

5. About how long are the boats?
(a) Forty feet
(b) Twenty-two feet
(c) Twelve feet
(d) Six feet

Short Answer Questions

1. Which boat is the most manageable?

2. Which boat is left behind when the men try sledging?

3. Shackleton and his men suffer from what?

4. Which boat is towed by another?

5. What does McNeish do to the three boats?

(see the answer key)

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