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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Shackleton's second voyage got how close to the pole?
(a) 500 miles
(b) 56 miles
(c) 97 miles
(d) 2 miles

2. What begins to build up around the Endurance that worries the men?
(a) Snow banks
(b) Graves
(c) Seal bones
(d) Pressure ridges

3. What does the crew do during the months they are trapped?
(a) Work on routine tasks
(b) Hold dances
(c) Carve wooden swords
(d) Swim in the ocean

4. Where was the route supposed to start from in the first expedition of Shackleton's proposed trans-Antarctic expedition?
(a) Vahsel Bay
(b) Bay of Fundy
(c) Lake Superior
(d) Prudhoe Bay

5. Why did individuals want to be a part of Shackleton's expedition?
(a) Potential adventure and renown
(b) Good wages
(c) Possible treasure
(d) To escape prison

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Shackleton sail after Buenos Aires?

2. Where does Shackleton head for final provisioning?

3. How old is Shackleton at the start of the third voyage?

4. Mortgaging the expedition means what?

5. Shackleton's second voyage earns him what?

(see the answer key)

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