Shipwreck Chapters 8-10 comprehension check review

1. What was the name of the ship in the book "Shipwreck At The Bottom Of The World"?

• a. The Endurance
• b. The Discovery
• c. The Adventure
• d. The Endeavor

2. Which continent was the crew trying to reach?

• a. Africa
• b. South America
• c. Asia
• d. Antarctica

3. What was the main goal of the crew's expedition?

• a. To explore uncharted territories
• b. To study wildlife
• c. To find a new trade route
• d. To reach the South Pole

4. Who was the leader of the crew?

• a. Sir Ernest Shackleton
• b. Frank Hurley
• c. Tom Crean
• d. Frank Worsley

5. Which chapter describes the crew's encounter with seals?

• a. Chapter 8
• b. Chapter 9
• c. Chapter 10
• d. None of the above

6. What caused the ship to become trapped in ice?

• a. A storm
• b. Strong currents
• c. Freezing temperatures
• d. Mechanical failure

7. How long did the crew spend on the ice before abandoning the ship?

• a. One week
• b. One month
• c. Three months
• d. Six months

8. What did the crew use to travel on the ice after leaving the ship?

• a. Sled dogs
• b. Snowmobiles
• c. Skis
• d. Snowshoes

9. Which chapter describes the crew's struggles with hunger and exhaustion?

• a. Chapter 8
• b. Chapter 9
• c. Chapter 10
• d. None of the above

10. How many crew members survived the expedition?

• a. All of them
• b. Half of them
• c. Four of them
• d. None of them