Antarctic Exploration Trivia

Question 1

The crew ate seal meat to avoid scurvy. What is scurvy?

Accepted Answer

disease caused by lack of Vitamin C

Question 2

What does reckless mean?

Accepted Answer

Not worrying about danger

Question 3

Who helped keep morale high by playing the banjo during tough times?

Accepted Answer

Leonard Hussey

Question 4

What is a sextant used for?

Accepted Answer

Measuring the angle between the horizon and a star

Question 5

There were six dog teams for the overland journey to be made once Endurance got under way again.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Which quote best shows that Antarctica is a dangerous and harsh place?

Accepted Answer

“The wind screamed over the ice, dropping temperatures to 100 below.”

Question 7

Which detail best supports the idea that Shackleton cared deeply for his crew’s survival?

Accepted Answer

“He told them they would be rescued no matter what.”

Question 8

Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World is

Accepted Answer

nonfiction

Question 9

"Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" narrates the true story of...

Accepted Answer

The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914–1917)

Question 10

Who stowed away on the Endurance and later had to have his toes amputated due to frostbite?

Accepted Answer

Perce Blackborow

Question 11

Based on Armstrong’s writing, what claim could be made about the crew’s experience?

Accepted Answer

They faced extreme hardships and still worked together.

Question 12

Which scientist studied rocks and fossils during the expedition?

Accepted Answer

James Wordie

Question 13

Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, was crushed by ice.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

Who was Shackleton’s second-in-command and known for his loyalty and leadership?

Accepted Answer

Frank Wild

Question 15

What claim about the crew is supported by Armstrong’s descriptions?

Accepted Answer

They remained calm and loyal in hard times.

Question 16

Shackleton went to Antarctica because he wanted a vacation

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

Shackleton was a hero because he did something brave to help others.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

How does Armstrong support the idea that Shackleton earned the crew’s trust?

Accepted Answer

She includes quotes where they admire his leadership.

Question 19

Who was the ship’s navigator and helped sail the lifeboat James Caird to South Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Frank Worsley

Question 20

What is Armstrong’s purpose in showing both the successes and failures of the expedition?

Accepted Answer

To give a realistic view of heroism

Question 21

Hubris means having too much pride or confidence.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 22

How would YOU describe Shackleton in one word?

Accepted Answer

Resilient, Arrogant, Insane, Brave, Harsh, Confident

Question 23

Who was the ship’s photographer who captured most of the famous images from the expedition?

Accepted Answer

Frank Hurley

Question 24

Which quote shows the crew adapting to survive in freezing temperatures?

Accepted Answer

“They built snow shelters and used reindeer sleeping bags.”

Question 25

How does Armstrong portray Shackleton’s leadership?

Accepted Answer

As strong and focused on survival

Question 26

What reason does Armstrong give to support the claim: “Shackleton had good judgment”?

Accepted Answer

He made careful decisions even in danger.

Question 27

What is a hero?

Accepted Answer

Someone who does something brave to help others

Question 28

Which quote best shows how Shackleton responds to danger in a calm, thoughtful way?

Accepted Answer

“He made a decision: they would leave the ship and camp on the ice.”

Question 29

Which of the following supports Armstrong’s portrayal of Shackleton as thoughtful?

Accepted Answer

He chose the strongest men for the riskiest missions.

Question 30

Which evidence best shows how the ice made traveling dangerous?

Accepted Answer

“Cracks opened underfoot, and the sledges nearly fell in.”

Question 31

Reckless means someone who always thinks before acting

Accepted Answer

False

Question 32

Being overconfident can sometimes lead to dangerous decisions.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 33

Who was the motor expert known for riding a bicycle on the ice?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Orde-Lees

Question 34

What's the name of the ship in Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World?

Accepted Answer

Endurance

Question 35

Which detail from Armstrong best supports the claim: “Shackleton protected his men”?

Accepted Answer

He rationed food and risked his life to rescue them.

Question 36

Did the story "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" happen in real life?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it really happened.

Question 37

What helped Shackleton keep his crew safe?

Accepted Answer

Strong leadership and smart decisions

Question 38

Who was the carpenter that built shelters and helped modify the lifeboat for the rescue journey?

Accepted Answer

Harry McNeish

Question 39

What claim about heroism is most supported by Armstrong’s portrayal of the journey?

Accepted Answer

Heroism includes mistakes and persistence.

Question 40

Which evidence best shows the crew working together in a crisis?

Accepted Answer

“They worked all night hauling supplies from the sinking ship.”

Question 41

What is one thing Shackleton did to help his crew survive?

Accepted Answer

Kept them hopeful and united

Question 42

Was Hurley Heartbroken? Pg.67 (Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 43

What does formidable mean in this sentence: “The men faced a formidable wall of ice”?

Accepted Answer

Large and inspiring fear or respect

Question 44

The crew gave up after the ship sank and waited to be rescued.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 45

Which quote from the text best shows that food was scarce in Antarctica?

Accepted Answer

“They survived by eating boiled seal and penguin meat.”

Question 46

What was Shackleton’s main goal after the ship was lost?

Accepted Answer

To rescue every man

Question 47

Which action shows how the crew faced Antarctica’s challenges with teamwork?

Accepted Answer

“They worked in shifts to keep watch and boil water.”

Question 48

Who struggled with both physical illness and mental health during the expedition?

Accepted Answer

Hubert Hudson

Question 49

Who wrote Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World

Accepted Answer

Jennifer Armstrong

Question 50

What does the word dire most likely mean in this sentence: “The crew was in dire need of food and shelter”?

Accepted Answer

Desperate or serious

Question 51

Who worked as the cook on the Endurance and helped prepare meals in harsh conditions?

Accepted Answer

Charles Green

Question 52

Shackleton led a small group in a lifeboat to get help for the rest of the men.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 53

Shackleton didn’t reach Antarctica because the ship was crushed by ice.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 54

Which quote best describes the extreme cold?

Accepted Answer

“Frostbite quickly set in on fingers and toes.”

Question 55

What best shows the environment was unpredictable and threatening?

Accepted Answer

“The ice crushed the ship without warning.”

Question 56

Someone can be reckless and a hero at the same time

Accepted Answer

True

Question 57

What is a strong claim about Shackleton as a leader?

Accepted Answer

Shackleton showed bravery and determination.

Question 58

Who was the leader of the exploration in Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World?

Accepted Answer

Sir Ernest Shackleton

Question 59

What is the best reason to support the claim: “Shackleton was a heroic leader”?

Accepted Answer

He kept all of his men alive against the odds.

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