What does it mean to have traversed an area?

To have traveled across or through a place, often covering a significant distance.

To have avoided traveling through a place.

To have looked at a map of a place without visiting it.

To have stayed in one place for a long period.

What is an uninhabited area?

A place where no one lives; it is not populated or occupied by people.

A place bustling with activity and people.

An urban area with high population density.

A region that is frequently visited by tourists.

What was the main obstacle that caused the ship to get stuck during Shackleton's journey?

Large chunks of ice in the Weddell Sea

What does Shackleton's story demonstrate about people facing tough times?

The power of teamwork and strong leadership

The need for advanced technology

What was the first big challenge faced by Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew in the Weddell Sea?

C) The massive ice floes that trapped their ship

A) A storm that damaged their ship

B) The freezing temperatures that caused health issues

D) A shortage of food and water supplies

How did the crew of the Endurance respond to being trapped in the ice?

B) They set up camp on the drifting ice

A) They immediately called for rescue

C) They tried to break the ice with tools

D) They sailed back to their departure point

What creative solution did the crew use to survive on the drifting ice after their ship was trapped?

B) They used the lifeboats from the Endurance to create shelters

A) They built a new vessel from the ice

C) They dug caves into the ice for shelter

D) They fashioned rafts from driftwood

What did the crew do to stay warm while camping on the ice?

B) They huddled together to share body heat

A) They lit large fires using oil from the ship

C) They made coats from the sails of the ship

D) They found a natural hot spring to stay near

What did Sir Ernest Shackleton do after reaching Elephant Island?

C) He left with some of the crew to find help

A) He stayed with the crew to maintain morale

B) He sailed alone back to civilization for help

D) He declared Elephant Island their new home

What did Shackleton's diary entries and Hurley's photographs show?

The important decisions and the crew's spirit of adventure.

Only the harshness of the icy surroundings.

Only the important decisions made during the expedition.

The cooking methods on the ice.

What added an emotional layer to the crew's dilemma according to the text?

Shackleton's leadership skills.

What challenge did Shackleton and the crew face after abandoning the Endurance?

They struggled for survival on the drifting ice.

They had to navigate through the Weddell Sea.

They had to play soccer to maintain morale.

They had to cook with limited resources.

According to Shackleton, how did the crew feel about their rations?

They felt they could eat twice as much.

They were satisfied with the amount.

They wanted to ration more strictly.

They preferred to hunt for fresh food.

What do Shackleton and Hurley's accounts provide together?

A complete narrative of the expedition.

A humorous recount of their adventure.

A detailed map of the Weddell Sea.

A scientific analysis of the ice conditions.

What was the significant event that took place on May 10, 1916, related to Shackleton's expedition?

Shackleton and his small group arrived at South Georgia.

The crew returned to civilization.

The wreck of the Endurance was recorded in a journal.

What did the research team do after finding the wreck of the Endurance?

They took a very detailed 3D scan of the wreck and some photos.

They took the ship back to civilization.

They restored the ship to its original state.

They used the ship to return to civilization.

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What is a blubber-stove?

A type of stove that uses electricity to generate heat.

A type of stove that used blubber as a fuel source.

A stove used exclusively for cooking food in warm environments.

A portable heating device used in tropical regions.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

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What does the term "dilemma" refer to?

A simple decision-making situation.

A situation where no choice is required.

A situation in which a person is faced with a choice between two equally undesirable options.

A situation where a person has many favorable options to choose from.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is an expedition?

A short trip to a nearby location.

A journey or trip, especially one that is long, challenging, and often involves exploration.

A routine travel from one place to another for work.

A leisurely cruise to a tropical destination.

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What are ice floes?

Small ice cubes used in beverages.

Large, flat pieces of floating ice on a body of water, like a sea or ocean.

Ice formations found exclusively on land.

Artificial ice structures created for entertainment.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

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What does it mean to be isolated?

To be in a crowded place with many people.

To be connected to a large network.

Being alone or separated from others, especially in a place where there are few or no people around.

To be integrated into a community.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is resilience?

The ability to avoid any difficult events or situations.

The ability to recover from a difficult event or situation and adapt in a positive way.

The tendency to give up when faced with challenges.

The skill of planning to prevent difficult situations.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

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What does it mean to have salvaged something?

To have disposed of something that is no longer needed.

To have repaired an object to its original state.

To have rescued or saved something valuable from a difficult or dangerous situation.

To have sold something at a very low price.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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Endurance articles quiz

What is a blubber-stove?

What does the term "dilemma" refer to?

What is an expedition?

What are ice floes?

What does it mean to be isolated?

What is resilience?

What does it mean to have salvaged something?

What does it mean to have traversed an area?

What is an uninhabited area?

What was the name of the ship Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew used for their Antarctic journey?

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