SURVIVAL TAILS Endurance in Antarctica (chapter 1)

How were the dogs selected to go on the trip?

• by size, strength, and thick fur

• by their speed, looks and size

• by their strength, size and age

• by their thick fur, size and calmness

What country did Samson originally come from?

• United States

• Sweeden

• Russia

• Canada

What usually happened every time a group of dogs was let out for daily exercise?

• they would run and try to escape

• the would refuse to leave their kennels

• they would fight/brawl among each other

• they would play among each other

Which dogs were not selected to go on the trip?

• the ones that were not very energetic

• the ones that were considered too wild

• the ones that got along with other dogs easily

• the ones that were considered to friendly

How many dogs did Ernest Shackleton request to bring with him on the trip?

• 99

• 80

• 50

• 100

What kind of dogs was Shackleton wanting to being with him on the journey?

• follow directions, strong and be able to protect from animals

• large, strong and powerful

• strong, quick to fight/brawl, and were followers

• strong, able to lead and not quick to fight/brawl

When Samson looked at the cage next to him, what did he see?

• a smaller dog than most and fur wasn't as thick

• a huge powerful, aggressive dog

• a huge, powerful dog with short hair

• a dog the same size as him, but with thin fur

When Samson asked the dog next to him if he was alright, what did he say?

• he kept quiet

• I don't belong here

• leave me alone

• he growled at Samson

What did Samson say back to the dog next to him, after he replied?

• I'm sure the owners have something picked out of you and it's not good

• you are not that bad, I'm sure the owners have something picked out for you

• okay, I will leave you alone

• you will not last among the other dogs or the cold weather

What was Samson's new friend good at?

• fighting

• playing

• hunting

• sleeping