In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Nathaniel Philbrick
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

Nathaniel Philbrick
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 129 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many miles west of the Galapagos is the Essex on November 2, 1820?
(a) Less than five hundred.
(b) Five hundred.
(c) Over two thousand.
(d) Over a thousand.

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

3. As the frustrations grow on the Essex, what complaint do the men bring to Pollard at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Unfair treatment by the first and second mate.
(b) Less sleep time.
(c) More chores on the ship.
(d) Smaller food portions.

4. After stopping at the Cape Verde Islands in Chapter 3, how many spare whale boats does the Essex now have?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

5. How long does the average hunt for a sperm whale take?
(a) One to two years.
(b) One to two months.
(c) Six months to a year.
(d) Two to three years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nickerson's response to the captain's approach in introducing himself to the crew?

2. What allows a sperm whale the ability to survive a head on collision with a boat?

3. How far have the men rescued by the Dauphin been sailing at the end of the Preface?

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

5. Where is the first whale spotted in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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