In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 8 to Chapter 9

Quiz: Chapter 8 to Chapter 9

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Whose ideas is it to repair the bottom of the boat by holding a hatchet against the plank from underwater?
a) Nickerson.
b) Pollard.
c) Lawrence.
d) Chase.

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

3. When is Pollard's boat sighted again in Chapter 8?
a) Three days later.
b) The next morning.
c) Two days later.
d) The next afternoon.

4. What is the first concern that the men have about the island they find?
a) It...
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