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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Pollard avert potential disaster after crashing into the French Frigate Shoals?
(a) February of 1832.
(b) February of 1823.
(c) September of 1823.
(d) September of 1832.

2. What does the crew on Chase's boat choose to do in order to deal with the unbearable heat in Chapter 8?
(a) Drink more water.
(b) Hang over the edge of the boat.
(c) Sit behind the sails to be in the shade.
(d) Build miniature fans in the boat.

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

4. How much money does each member of the Constellation give to the recovery of Chase, Nickerson, and Lawrence?
(a) One dollar.
(b) Two dollars and fifty cents.
(c) One dollar and fifty cents.
(d) Two dollars.

5. On December 13, how many nautical miles do the men think they are away from reaching the light variable winds they need?
(a) At least three hundred.
(b) Less than two hundred.
(c) At least four hundred.
(d) Less than one hundred.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Joy request to be transferred to the captain's boat when he is close to dying?

2. What type of whale attacks Pollard's boat in Chapter 7?

3. Where is the Pearl headed with Pollard on board two months after the accident at the French Frigate Shoals?

4. When does Cole die?

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

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