Ernest Shackleton - Biography.com

Who was Sir Ernest Shackleton?

• A British explorer
• A famous musician
• A German scientist
• A French painter

What happened to Shackleton during his first expedition to the South Pole?

• He discovered a new species of penguin
• He became stranded on an iceberg
• He reached the South Pole
• He fell seriously ill and had to return home

How many times did Shackleton attempt to reach the South Pole before the Endurance expedition?

• Twice
• Four times
• Once
• Three times

What was Shackleton's goal for the Endurance expedition?

• To cross Antarctica via the South Pole
• To reach the North Pole
• To explore the Amazon rainforest
• To climb Mount Everest

What happened to the Endurance?

• It was attacked by a sea monster
• It reached the South Pole
• It was crushed by ice
• It ran out of fuel

How did Shackleton and his men travel from Elephant Island to South Georgia?

• By boat
• By foot
• By car
• By plane

How long did it take Shackleton and his men to reach South Georgia from Elephant Island?

• 7 days
• 10 days
• 16 days
• 14 days

Did all of Shackleton's crew survive the ordeal?

• Yes
• It is unknown
• Some did
• No

What was Shackleton's legacy in Antarctic exploration?

• He discovered a new continent
• He inspired future explorers
• He led the first successful expedition to cross Antarctica
• He was the first person to reach the South Pole

What was Shackleton's rank in the merchant navy by the age of 18?

• First mate
• Captain
• Second mate
• Third mate