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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After being separated from Hendricks' boat, how far from the coast of South America is Pollard?
(a) Fifteen hundred miles.
(b) Two thousand miles.
(c) Twenty five hundred miles.
(d) One thousand miles.

2. Whose idea is it to stop keeping track of the longitude in Chapter 7?
(a) Pollard.
(b) Nickerson.
(c) Joy.
(d) Chase.

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

4. How far away in sailing distance from the Essex is the Offshore Ground in Chapter 7?
(a) Two days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Four days.
(d) Five days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mood of the men on November 26?

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

3. How do the men on Pollard's boat respond to the whale's attack?

4. What is the crew hoping for as they enter the Offshore Grounds?

5. What discovery does the crew make on November 26?

(see the answer key)

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