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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. In the boats, the men suffer from what?

2. Which boat does Shackleton use for the escape attempt?

3. Shackleton and his men suffer from what?

4. On what day do Shackleton and the five men depart?

5. What do the men see when the fog lifts?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the approach to Elephant Island like?

2. What is the weather like as the men try to make it to Elephant Island?

3. What types of weather do the men face as they try to reach South Georgia Island?

4. What do the men think about their chance of rescue through Shackleton's attempt?

5. What happens to Blackboro after Shackleton leaves the island?

6. What are the boats like that the men are forced to use?

7. What do the men do to improve the camp after Shackleton leaves?

8. What is the condition of the men as they land on shore?

9. What is the landing like on South Georgia Island?

10. What is the beach and island like that the men land on? How do the men feel about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you think men volunteered for the expedition? What are some reasons why someone might participate in spite of the danger involved? Do you think the men regretted their decision at any point in the events?

Essay Topic 2

The expedition's ship is named the Endurance. How does this name come to symbolize the events of the expedition? In what ways did the men "endure?" Are there any areas or times in which the men did not "endure?" Use examples from the book to back up your answers.

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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