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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What discovery does the crew make on November 26?
(a) They are sailing towards South America.
(b) They are very close to South America.
(c) They sailed past South America.
(d) They are sailing parallel to South America.

2. What is the name given to the event of a harpooned whale dragging a boat at high speeds?
(a) Nantucket speeder.
(b) Nantucket sleigh ride.
(c) Nantucket drag along.
(d) Nantucket pull through.

3. What is causing the thirst of the men on Chase's boat to become even worse in Chapter 7?
(a) They are spending energy repairing their boat.
(b) They have run out of the freshwater.
(c) They are eating saltwater-damaged bread.
(d) They are in the sun for long periods of time.

4. How does Pollard initially respond to the suggestion of drawing a lot in Chapter 11?
(a) He is skeptical, but agrees to listen.
(b) He refuses to listen to it.
(c) He threatens the person that suggests it.
(d) He thinks that it is a good idea.

5. How common was cannibalism among sailors that are shipwrecked during the time the book takes place?
(a) It is never done.
(b) It is rarely done.
(c) It is widespread.
(d) It is unknown.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what night do Pollard's boat and Hendricks' boat become separated?

2. How long is it in between whale sightings in Chapter 3?

3. In what direction does the wind shift, allowing the boats to sail towards Peru?

4. On January 26, how many men are in Chase's boat?

5. What is the equivalent of the amount of food that each man is given in order to ration it for the trip?

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