Ernest Shackleton Quiz
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- 1.
In what Irish County was Ernest Shackleton born?
- A.
Kerry
- B.
Kildare
- C.
Laois
- D.
Offaly
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B. KildareExplanation
Shackleton was born at Kilkea near Athy in Co. Kildare.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In what year was Ernest Shackleton born?
- A.
1872
- B.
1873
- C.
1874
- D.
1875
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C. 1874 -
- 3.
Shackleton was among a three man team that set a new Farthest South record in 1902. Who were the other two men?
- A.
Scott and Wilson
- B.
Scott and Crean
- C.
Scott and Evans
- D.
Scott and Wild
Correct Answer
A. Scott and WilsonExplanation
Scott, Shackleton and Wilson achieved the feat on the Discovery Expedition (1901-1904)Rate this question:
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- 4.
What latitude did Scott, Shackleton and Wilson reach to establish their new Farthest South record in 1902?
- A.
82º 11' S
- B.
83º 12' S
- C.
82º 17' S
- D.
83º 15' S
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C. 82º 17' SExplanation
They turned for base on 30th December 1902 after reaching 82º 17' S.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In 1907 Shackleton lead his own Antarctic expedition aboard what ship?
- A.
Endurance
- B.
Terra Nova
- C.
Yelcho
- D.
Nimrod
Correct Answer
D. NimrodExplanation
Nimrod - The British Antarctic Expedition 1907 - 1909Rate this question:
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- 6.
On the Nimrod expedition a newsletter was produced by the men in Antarctica. What was it's name?
- A.
South Polar Times
- B.
Aurora Australis
- C.
South Pole Standard
- D.
Erebus Echo
Correct Answer
B. Aurora AustralisExplanation
Aurora Australis was the first publication ever printed in Antarctica.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who did Shackleton seek advice from before departure on the Nimrod?
- A.
Nansen
- B.
Scott
- C.
Amundsen
- D.
Beardmore
Correct Answer
A. NansenExplanation
Shackleton consulted Nansen for advice on equipment and transport.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Bernard Day was a mechanic on the Nimrod Expedition, and was chiefly brought along to maintain what unusual piece of cargo?
- A.
Motorised sledge
- B.
Hot air balloon
- C.
A Car
- D.
Motorbike
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C. A CarExplanation
Shackleton's sponsor William Beardmore had supplied the expedition with both car and mechanic.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Shackleton, Wild, Marshall and Adams set a new Furthest South record at 88 degrees 23' S. Approximately how far were they from the South Pole?
- A.
97 miles
- B.
150 miles
- C.
57 miles
- D.
35 miles
Correct Answer
A. 97 milesExplanation
Shackleton took the brave decision to turn back due to lack of provisions. The new record was established on January 9th 1909.Rate this question:
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- 10.
On the Endurance Expedition, what was discovered aboard the ship after it had departed Buenos Aires?
- A.
A snake
- B.
A fire
- C.
A leak
- D.
A stowaway
Correct Answer
D. A stowawayExplanation
Perce Blackborrow was only 18 when he hid aboard the Endurance and was only discovered after 3 days at sea. He would later have to endure amputations to his badly frostbitten feet on Elephant Island.Rate this question:
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- 11.
After the Endurance had become entrapped in ice and abandoned, the crew set up a series of camps on the ice floes. Which of the below was not one of these camps?
- A.
Dump Camp
- B.
Ocean Camp
- C.
Patience Camp
- D.
Glacier Camp
Correct Answer
D. Glacier Camp -
- 12.
What was the name of Harry McNish's cat who also travelled on the Endurance?
- A.
Socks
- B.
Snowy
- C.
Tiddums
- D.
Mrs. Chippy
Correct Answer
D. Mrs. Chippy -
- 13.
Shackleton named the Endurance's three lifeboats after whom?
- A.
The expeditions chief sponsors
- B.
The Royal Family
- C.
Members of the Royal Geographical Society
- D.
Former explorers
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A. The expeditions chief sponsors -
- 14.
Which of the lifeboats did Shackleton, Crean, McCarthy, McNish, Worsley and Vincent sail from Elephant Island to South Georgia?
- A.
Dudley Docker
- B.
James Caird
- C.
Stancomb Wills
Correct Answer
B. James CairdExplanation
In what has been described as the greatest feat of open boat navigation, the men sailed the tiny lifeboat 800 miles across the Weddell Sea.Rate this question:
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- 15.
On which ship did Shackleton return to Elephant Island to rescue the remaining Endurance crew in August 1916
- A.
Emma
- B.
Yelcho
- C.
Instituto de Pesca No 1
- D.
Southern Sky
Correct Answer
B. YelchoExplanation
Shackleton had made failed attempts on each of the other named ships before finally liberating the crew with the Yelcho.Rate this question:
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- 16.
"For scientific leadership, give me Scott; for swift and efficient travel, Amundsen; but when you are in a hopeless situation, when there seems to be no way out, get on your knees and pray for Shackleton."Who said this of Shackleton
- A.
Douglas Mawson
- B.
Roald Amundsen
- C.
Ranulph Fiennes
- D.
Sir Raymond Priestly
Correct Answer
D. Sir Raymond Priestly -
- 17.
Shackleton took part in the first Antarctic hot air balloon ride?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
He did so while on his first expedition in 1902 with Robert Scott.Rate this question:
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