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What was Ernest Shackleton's main goal for his expedition on the Endurance?

• To reach the North Pole

• To cross Antarctica from sea to sea

• To find new trade routes

• . To map the coast of Greenland

Which ship did Shackleton use for his expedition?

• The Discovery

• The Endurance

• . The Nimrod

• The Victory

How many men were part of Shackleton's crew on the Endurance?

• 18

• 28

• 32

• 24

What nickname did Shackleton give to his journey?

• “The Heroic Quest”

• Endurance Expedition”

• “The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition”

• Shackleton's Last Adventure”

Who was the Endurance's captain?

• Frank Wild

• George Marston

• Thomas Orde-Lees

• Frank Worsley

What was one main reason Shackleton chose the Endurance for his expedition?

• It was designed specifically for polar travel

• It was the fastest ship available

• It was owned by the British government

• It had luxury accommodations for the crew

Where did the Endurance set sail from on its way to Antarctica?

• London

• Buenos Aires

• South Georgia Island

• Plymouth

Why was Shackleton’s journey considered highly dangerous?

• Few men had survived an Antarctic winter

• Shackleton had little experience in cold weather

• They had only small boats to navigate with

• The Endurance was not strong enough for ice conditions

What obstacle did the Endurance face as it entered the Weddell Sea?

• A violent storm

• An iceberg blocking the path

• Thick ice packs

• . Mechanical failure

What was Shackleton’s strategy when encountering the ice in the Weddell Sea?

• Wait for the ice to melt

• Use dynamite to break the ice

• Try to find an opening and push through

• Return to South Georgia Island