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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Pollard informed to set sail?
(a) He leaves according to the weather patterns.
(b) He is told by a messenger.
(c) He is told directly by the owners of the ship.
(d) He receives a letter.

2. How many men are in the small boat when it is first mentioned in the preface?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Eight.
(d) Fifteen.

3. When does the Essex sail towards the Galapagos Islands in Chapter 4?
(a) October 2.
(b) September 12.
(c) October 22.
(d) September 22.

4. What does the Aurora bring for the crew of the Essex?
(a) Sailors and boats.
(b) More food.
(c) Letters from home.
(d) More weapons.

5. If the Essex returns with sufficient product, how much money is Thomas Nickerson expecting to make from the trip?
(a) Two hundred and fifty dollars.
(b) One hundred and fifty dollars.
(c) Two hundred dollars.
(d) One hundred dollars.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take the Essex to round Cape Horn in Chapter 4?

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

3. How much can sperm whales weigh?

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

5. According to the Preface, what is the primary reason for whale hunting?

(see the answer key)

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