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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. Why does Shackleton take Vincent with him on the rescue attempt?
2. What surrounds the beach on the island?
3. Which boat is the most manageable?
4. What do the men see when the fog lifts?
5. What is used as a roof on the crude hut?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the condition of the men as they land on shore?
2. What do the men experience as they go through Drake Passage?
3. What is the approach to Elephant Island like?
4. Why is the Drake Passage so dangerous?
5. What do the men think about their chance of rescue through Shackleton's attempt?
6. Who is first on shore? Why?
7. How do the men decide on the land that they want to target for landing?
8. What are the boats like that the men are forced to use?
9. What is the landing like on 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
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 2
Describe the crew of the Endurance. What are the men like? What skills or experiences do they bring to the expedition? Do you think Shackleton made good choices in the crew members? Is there anyone that you wouldn't include in the crew? Why?
Essay Topic 3
Was Shackleton's expedition a success or failure? Why? Was Shackleton himself a success or failure for the expedition? Back up your answer using examples from the book.
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