Selection Quick Checks (English)



1.	What was the name of the author’s ship?
	A.	Shackleton
	B.	South Georgia
	C.	Icy Swimmer
	D.	Shaman

2.	Why were the author and his team worried about fur seals?
	A.	The fur seals were endangered.
	B.	The seals were known to be violent.
	C.	They were supposed to find fur seals and there weren’t any around.
	D.	The seals carry a deadly infection and there were no hospitals anywhere nearby.

3.	Who was Eef Willems?
	A.	Shackleton's second in command
	B.	the author's second in command
	C.	the guide
	D.	the captain

4.	How did Shackleton’s team survive the harsh climate until they were rescued?
	A.	They ate penguins and burned seal blubber for warmth.
	B.	They rationed their provisions.
	C.	They all took turns fishing.
	D.	They trained fur seals to fish for them.

5.	What experience moved the author to tears?
	A.	He looked back as he left and wondered if he'd ever return.
	B.	He visited Shackleton's grave.
	C.	He petted an albatross.
	D.	He saw his men help each other survive the harsh climate.

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