Shackleton's Journey Quiz

What is Shackleton's goal after the ship is surrounded by ice?

• To find a new ship

• To walk to Paulet Island

• To build a new camp

• To wait for rescue

How many pounds of stores and gear do the dog teams carry?

• 500 pounds

• 600 pounds

• 900 pounds

• 1000 pounds

What does Leonard Hussey bring with him for comfort?

• A guitar

• A banjo

• A violin

• A flute

What do the men use to bathe when the weather warms up?

• Ice

• Snow

• Rainwater

• River water

What does Frank Worsley regularly examine to determine their location?

• Weather reports

• Navigational charts

• Star positions

• Ocean currents

What does Shackleton decide to do on December 1?

• Move the camp 50 yards to firmer ice

• Abandon the camp and head west

• Celebrate Christmas early

• Return to Ocean Camp

What is the name of the new camp Shackleton and his crew establish?

• Ocean Camp

• Patience Camp

• Endurance Camp

• Franklin Camp

What does McNeish refuse to do on December 27?

• Pull the boats

• Cook for the crew

• Hunt for food

• Navigate the route

What does Shackleton use to remind McNeish of his obligations?

• The Ship’s Articles

• A map of the route

• A letter from home

• A photograph of the crew

What was the fate of Sir John Franklin’s expedition?

• It was never found

• It successfully found the Northwest Passage

• It returned safely

• It discovered new lands