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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much evidence of favoritism is there by the Nantucketers in ensuring their survival?
(a) Very little.
(b) A moderate amount.
(c) A substantial amount.
(d) None.

3. How many days has it been since Pollard and Hendricks have lost sight of Chase's boat in the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

4. On January 26, how many men are in Chase's boat?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Seven.
(d) Five.

5. How long is it in between whale sightings in Chapter 3?
(a) Several hours.
(b) Several months.
(c) Several days.
(d) Several weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which direction is Chase's boat floating in Chapter 11?

2. How common was cannibalism among sailors that are shipwrecked during the time the book takes place?

3. Due to starvation and lack of clothes, what illness are the men vulnerable to in the cold rain?

4. As the frustrations grow on the Essex, what complaint do the men bring to Pollard at the end of Chapter 3?

5. Before his first whale kill, how many large mammals did Nickerson kill on Nantucket?

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