Challenges Faced by Shackleton's Crew

The transcript details the harrowing experience of Shackleton's crew as they face relentless ice pressure in the Antarctic. Despite temporary relief, the ship Endurance is ultimately crushed by the ice, forcing the crew to evacuate. Shackleton's leadership and the crew's resilience are highlighted throughout the ordeal.

What did Shackleton order the team drivers to feed their dogs to prevent them from freezing?

• A pound of fish

• Half a pound of lard

• A pound of meat

• Half a pound of bread

What did the crew do to find their way back to the ship during the blizzard?

• Used a compass

• Followed the stars

• Used rigged wires

• Followed the dogs

What natural phenomenon temporarily raised the crew's spirits in late July?

• The appearance of the sun

• A decrease in temperature

• A break in the ice

• The sighting of a whale

What did some crew members believe was causing the pressure on the ship?

• The movement of the ice

• The presence of penguins

• The gramophone music

• The howling wind

What did the crew notice about the ice on October 18th?

• It was completely still

• It was melting rapidly

• It was pressing in on both sides

• It was forming a navigable lead

What did the crew do when the Endurance rolled onto its side?

• Jumped off the ship

• Celebrated their survival

• Restored order to the ship

• Abandoned the ship

What did Shackleton order the men to do as the pressure on the ship increased?

• Pray for relief

• Abandon the ship

• Hack away at the ice

• Lighten the ship's load

What did the emperor penguins' wailing sound like to the crew?

• A call for help

• A dirge

• A warning

• A cheerful song

What did Shackleton have raised one last time before evacuating the ship?

• The sails

• The lifeboats

• The flag

• The anchor

What did Shackleton say to Hussy about his banjo?

• It's too heavy

• Leave it behind

• We shall need it

• Play it one last time