Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World Chapters 4-6

What kind of ocean wild life could be seen while Endurance was picking her way through the ice? Select all that apply.

• Humpback Whales

• Killer Whales

• Seals

• Tiger Fish

What did the Adelie Penguins call out?

• Bark

• Cosmo

• Clark

• Bruce

What did Mrs. Chippy do for fun?

• Curl up around Blackborrow's neck.

• Walk across the dog kennels - just out of reach.

• Chase mice and eat them.

• Nothing but sleep

How did Shackleton's crew have to travel through the Weddell Sea?

• Plow straight through the ice

• Stay on the outskirts of the ice

• Run through the open water because there was no ice

• Wind through ice and open water leads

What did the men do for fun to stay entertained?

• Play Hockey and Soccer

• Make snow angels

• Play with their pets

• Cook meals

How did the ship communicate with people?

• Through a brand new radio that they could only get messages.

• Through an old radio that allowed them to send messages.

• Through a brand new radio that communicated both ways.

• Through an old radio that only worked for others to send messages.

What did the men call the houses they made in the snow for the sled dogs?

• Icedogs

• Igloos

• Dogloos

• Igdogs

What did the crew do on June 15th while waiting?

• The Antarctic Cat Derby

• The Antarctic Dog Show

• The Antarctic Cat Show

• The Antarctic Dog Derby

What decision did Shackleton make at the Beginning of Chapter 6?

• To abandon ship as soon as possible

• To stay as long as possible on the ship

• Run the sleds alongside the ship to help with the ice

• Maneuver around the iceberg that was headed their way.

What day did they abandon ship?

• October 27, 1915

• October 31, 1914

• January 27, 1916

• November 22, 1915