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THE VOYAGE OF THE JAMES CAIRD part 3

Quiz by Sara Khalaf

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  • Q1
    What was the primary goal of the voyage of the James Caird?
    To get rescued by reaching South Georgia Island and inform others of the stranded crew.
    To conduct scientific research
    To map the Southern Ocean
    To discover new land masses
    30s
  • Q2
    What natural signs indicated to the crew that land was near?
    The sound of waves crashing
    The appearance of storm clouds
    A change in the wind direction
    The sighting of kelp and seaweed, and the presence of birds such as cormorants.
    30s
  • Q3
    How long had the crew been at sea before they spotted land?
    Ten days
    Twenty days
    Seventeen days
    Fifteen days.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which two landing sites were considered by Shackleton and his crew?
    Wilson Harbor and King Haakon Sound.
    Cape Demidov and Grytviken
    Annenkov Island and Elephant Island
    South Georgia Bay and Elephant Island
    30s
  • Q5
    What critical resource did the crew run out of during their voyage?
    Food supplies
    Fuel for navigation
    Medical supplies
    Fresh water.
    30s
  • Q6
    What did Shackleton note about the conditions of the weather as they approached the island?
    There were light showers
    It was calm and sunny
    The temperature dropped significantly
    The wind strengthened and turned into a hurricane.
    30s
  • Q7
    What did the crew see that demonstrated they were finally approaching land?
    Patches of green tussock grass.
    A whaling station
    Mountains covered in ice
    Tall trees
    30s
  • Q8
    What did the crew do after successfully landing on the beach?
    They drank from a small stream.
    They set up a tent
    They sent a signal for rescue
    They started a fire
    30s
  • Q9
    Which two birds are mentioned as being signs of approaching land?
    Cape pigeons and cormorants.
    Seagulls and albatrosses
    Ducks and swans
    Penguins and puffins
    30s
  • Q10
    What was Shackleton's reaction to the challenges faced during the journey?
    He was indifferent to their situation
    He expressed a feeling of desperation but maintained hope.
    He was overly optimistic about their chances
    He felt completely hopeless
    30s

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