The Amazing Crew
Shackleton put together a strong and capable crew of men for this expedition from several countries, occupations, and ages. Name two occupations of the members.
answers will vary.
Antarctica is the _____ largest continent.
5th largest
When did the Endurance leave England (month & year) and what was about to begin in the world?
August 8, 1914; World War I
What was Shackleton's nickname as set forth by the crew?
"The Boss."
Name one of the original 12 countries that signed the Antarctic Treaty of 1959.
USA, France, Belgium, Britain, Norway, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Soviet Union.
The majority of the crew members were from the England. Name two other places the members were from.
New Zealand (Frank Worsley -captain of the ship), Australian (1 member), America (1 member), Ireland (4 members), Scotland (4 members), Wales (1 member)
The Endurance crossed the Antarctic Circle on New Year's Day (1915). What happens at the Geographic South Pole on New Year's Day every year?
The American flag is repositioned to make up for the movement of the ice. The ice moves about 10 meters every year which causes the geographic South Pole to shift.
By 5 o'clock on Oct. 27, Shackleton had the flag raised one last time and the crew began evacuating. "She's going, boys. I think its time to get off" (p. 46). What is the meaning of Dump Camp?
It's the name for the pile in which they put everything they were going to keep from Endurance.
The Endurance Expedition was not Shackleton's first voyage. In 1908 he became the first explorer to come within 100 miles of the South Pole. In what year did the famous Norwegian explorer, Roald Amundsen reach the South Pole?
1911
In the chapter, "Patience, Patience, Patience," what did you write for #1?
Points given to the group with the best answer.
Name one thing Shackleton would do to keep the crew members from getting on each other's nerves.
He would reassign them to different tents. He would remind them that they could survive only by cooperating. He would address conflicts quickly and appropriately. Shackleton would remind them that they must keep unity.
Penguins and seals are abundant in Antarctica. Penguins have no land predators and are not afraid of people. Seal meat helps prevent what disease? This disease is caused by a severe lack of Vitamin C.
Scurvy
There were 3 life boats. Which of the following was one of their names:
a) James Caird
b) Charles Green
c) Percy Blackborow
d) Endurance Lives
James Caird
Dudley Cocker
Stancomb Wills
Shackleton took his first voyage which was around Cape Horn (southern Chile) when he was ____ years old. He was _____ years old when the Endurance Expedition began.
16 years, 42 years old
In the chapter, "Passage to Elephant Island", what is your answer to question #2?
Points awarded to the best explanation.
Which member of the crew became disgruntled when the crew had to do the long and grueling task of pulling the lifeboats to Patience Camp?
a) George Marston
b) Henry McNeish
c) Charles Green
d) James McIlroy
b) McNeish
What is the name of the mountain range that separates East & West Antarctica?
Transantarctic Mountains
What is the name of the sea where Endurance sinks?
Weddell Sea
Shackleton led by example. When they had to discard many of their things in order to make their journey on foot across frozen sea to Paulet Island with 2 of the 3 lifeboats, Shackleton discarded his Bible except for a passage from which book of the Bible?
Job
Name one of the three scientific research centers in Antarctica.
**BONUS for 100 points: What is the name of the Australian Science Station?
1. Palmer
2. McMurdo
3. Amundsen Scott
**BONUS: Mawson
Which member of the crew was sleeping in his sleeping bag when the floe cracks in half and Shackleton saves him?
a) Henry McNish
b) Thomas Orde-Lees
c) George Marston
d) Ernest Holness
d) Ernest Holness
Name the two seas (not oceans) that are on opposite sides of Antarctica?
Weddell Sea & Ross Sea
How far is Ocean Camp established from where Endurance is (before it sinks)?
a) 1/2 mile
b) 1.5 miles
c) 10 miles
d) 15 miles
b) 1.5 miles
What are 3 words you would use to describe Shackleton as a leader? Why? (must be specific)
Points awarded to best explanation.
Which of these in NOT an instrument/tool the crew used to track their location?
a) chronometer
b) compass
c) sextant
d) nautical tables
e) satellites
e) satellites