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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Thomas Nickerson when he first boards the Essex?
(a) Sixteen years old.
(b) Eighteen years old.
(c) Fourteen years old.
(d) Fifteen years old.

2. How experienced is Benjamin Lawrence in harpooning whales?
(a) This is his third whaling trip.
(b) He has over ten years of experience.
(c) This is his fourth whaling trip.
(d) He is a novice.

3. Which fictional novel was inspired by the sinking of the Essex?
(a) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
(b) Treasure Island.
(c) Moby Dick.
(d) The Cruel Sea.

4. Which of the following is not included in the list of troubles that the bad weather causes for the Essex in Chapter 4?
(a) It is difficult to raise the whale boats.
(b) It is difficult to lower the whale boats.
(c) Loss of direction.
(d) There is no stability when cutting up the whale blubber.

5. When does the loading of the Essex begin?
(a) July 5.
(b) August 15.
(c) August 5.
(d) July 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the Galapagos Islands is the crew of the Essex on when they discover a leak in the ship?

2. How is Pollard informed to set sail?

3. How many whaleboats are loaded onto the Essex in Chapter 1?

4. As described in the Preface, in which ocean are the whales hunted?

5. What Ecuadorian city does the Essex stop at during September in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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