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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the crew realize as they make their way with the sledges?
(a) They are only five miles from Paulet Island
(b) Substantive movement by sledge is simply impossible
(c) The ice floe they are on is shrinking
(d) They will need to leave the dogs behind

2. What is ever present in the camps?
(a) Excitement
(b) Safety
(c) Boredom
(d) Warmth

3. Why is one of the dog teams killed?
(a) To stop dog aggression
(b) For the men to eat
(c) To conserve food
(d) They are ill

4. What is the temperature in June?
(a) 32 degrees Fahrenheit
(b) -17 degrees Fahrenheit
(c) 45 degrees Fahrenheit
(d) 0 degrees Fahrenheit

5. The Endurance is designed to sail with what?
(a) Strong winds
(b) Ice
(c) Fog
(d) Sleet

Short Answer Questions

1. The crew forms social organizations based on what?

2. Where was the route supposed to start from in the first expedition of Shackleton's proposed trans-Antarctic expedition?

3. Why does Shackleton move the food stores near his tent?

4. Mortgaging the expedition means what?

5. Who stows away on the ship in order to become a crew member?

(see the answer key)

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