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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the men are close enough to attack the whale, what is used in order to pierce its vital organs?
(a) A harpoon.
(b) An oar.
(c) A knife.
(d) A lance.

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

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) More chores on the ship.
(c) Smaller food portions.
(d) Less sleep time.

4. What discovery does the crew make on November 26?
(a) They are very close to South America.
(b) They are sailing parallel to South America.
(c) They are sailing towards South America.
(d) They sailed past South America.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How far away in sailing distance from the Essex is the Offshore Ground in Chapter 7?

2. What is the equivalent of the amount of food that each man is given in order to ration it for the trip?

3. How much water is each man given per day as the crew attempts to make it to land in Chapter 7?

4. On what night do Pollard's boat and Hendricks' boat become separated?

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

(see the answer key)

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