In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex | Multiple Choice Test Questions

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Multiple Choice - Preface

1. In what year does the story take place in?
a) 1812.
b) 1810.
c) 1801.
d) 1821.

2. As described in the Preface, in which ocean are the whales hunted?
a) Atlantic.
b) Pacific.
c) Arctic.
d) Indian.

3. According to the Preface, what is the primary reason for whale hunting?
a) Clothing.
b) Oil.
c) Food.
d) Sport.

4. How many men normally would attempt to approach, harpoon, and kill the whale?
a) Two.
b) Six.
c) Four.
d) Eight.

5. How much can sperm whales weigh?
a) Sixty tons. (read more)