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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) The ice floe they are on is shrinking
(b) They will need to leave the dogs behind
(c) Substantive movement by sledge is simply impossible
(d) They are only five miles from Paulet Island

2. What word best describes the first camp?
(a) Old
(b) Warm
(c) Exciting
(d) Miserable

3. Which word best describes the progress across the pack ice?
(a) Difficult
(b) Safe
(c) Exciting
(d) Quick

4. What word best describes the pay for individuals on the voyage?
(a) Promising
(b) Miserly
(c) Average
(d) Abundant

5. What happens toward the end of November?
(a) The Endurance sinks
(b) Shackleton dies
(c) The dogs die
(d) The crew stages a mutiny

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the seal blubber used for?

3. Orde-Lees is one day stalked and then pursued by what?

4. What exception does Shackleton make to the two-pound personal gear rule?

5. Where does Shackleton head for final provisioning?

(see the answer key)

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