Trapped By The Ice

What was the name of Shackleton's ship?

• Expedition

• Excelsior

• Endurance

• Encompass

What caused the ship to leak?

• It had hit a rock under the water.
• It was being crushed by ice.
• It was getting old.

When he set out, was was Sir Ernest Shackleton's main goal?

• His main goal was to be their first to reach the South Pole.
• His main goal is to get himself and his crew home safely. 
• His main goal was to save the sled dogs.

Why did the crew leave the ship and set up came on the frozen sea?

• The crew left the ship because it was being crushed by ice and they knew the ship would sink.
• The crew left the ship because they were trying to be the first to reach the Antarctic by sled dogs.
• The crew left the ship because it caught on fire.

What did the men decide to do after their ship disappeared?

• They decided to make camp on the frozen sea and wait to be rescued.
• They decided to take action and free the trapped ship.
• They decided to pull smaller boats across the ice in search of open water then take the boats to the nearest land.

Why did Shack decide to try to reach Elephant Island?

• He knew that there would be help on Elephant Island for himself and his crew.
• He knew that not all his men could survive the difficult 700 mile boat journey to the whaling station on South Georgia Island.
• He knew that he would be able to radio for help from Elephant Island.

How did Shack save Ernie Holness's life one night?

• Shack pulled Ernie and his sleeping bag out from between two big pieces of ice that were about to crash together.
• Shack gave him more food and drink, than the other sailors, to keep him alive
• Shack shot a polar bear that was charging at Ernie while he was sleeping.

How did the men quench their thirst?

• The used sea water to quench their thirst.
• They melted snow to quench their thirst.
• They sucked on frozen seal meat to quench their thirst.

What was the name that Shack's crew called him?

• Batch

• Boss

• Sir

• Hero