The Voyage of the James Caird Quiz

What was the name of the ship that Shackleton and his crew sailed on before the shipwreck?

• Endurance

• James Caird

• South Georgia Island

• Elephant Island

Where did Shackleton and his crew plan to sail to on The Endurance?

• Antarctica

• Cape Horn

• South Georgia Island

• London

What was the staple food of the crew during the voyage?

• Beef protein

• Nut Food

• Hoosh

• Powdered milk

What was the main challenge the crew faced during the journey?

• Extreme cold

• Lack of food

• Stormy weather

• Sea sickness

What did the crew use to navigate their way?

• Compass

• Sextant

• GPS

• Map

What was the condition of the Caird when they encountered the storm?

• Sinking

• Frozen solid

• Leaking

• Damaged sails

What was the crew's reaction when they spotted land?

• Relief

• Fear

• Disappointment

• Confusion

What was the name of the bay where the crew finally landed?

• Wilson Harbor

• King Haakon Sound

• Annenkov Island

• Cape Demidov

How long did the entire journey of the James Caird take?

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 14 days

• 17 days

In "The Voyage of the James Caird," McNish's diary abruptly breaks off at May 2. What circumstance caused him to stop writing?

• The crew had run out of fresh drinking water.

• The crew had been fighting a gale for days.

• He had fallen seriously ill.

• The boat had landed on South Georgia Island.